Actress Melanie du Bois is back on the small screen after a much-needed break helped her find equilibrium. (PHOTO: ER Lombard)
She said goodbye to the film industry for a while – it was something she had to do for the sake of her mental health.
Panic attacks and anxiety were tormenting veteran actress Melanie du Bois, who has been honest about her battle with bipolar disorder, and she needed to take a breather from the hustle and bustle of the showbiz world.
“I needed a break,” she says. “There was too much work and personal stress in my life.”
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