Cecilia Tijerina and her mental health struggle: 'I've been in therapy since I was 13'

Mexican actress Cecilia Tijerina has addressed speculation about her well-being, firmly denying any use of illicit substances. The actress, known for her role in "Muchachitas," revealed that she has been undergoing therapy and psychiatric consultations since she was 13 years old due to severe depression and anxiety episodes.

Tijerina clarified that her sometimes hyperactive behavior, noted during a recent interview with Matilde Obregón, was not due to drugs. She explained that she takes only one medication, an antidepressant prescribed by her doctor, which helps manage panic attacks, anxiety, and symptoms associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder. "Medicated, yes, of course, drugs never, I have never tried a single drug, they have offered me everything, I haven't tried anything, I take (an antidepressant), with great pride because it does me a lot of good," she stated.

Openly discussing mental health, Tijerina shared that her struggles began in adolescence. "I have been in therapy since I was 13 years old, I started going to a psychologist because I had very strong depressions and, I already had (suicidal) thoughts at that time," she confessed.

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Medicated, yes, of course, drugs never, I have never tried a single drug, they have offered me everything, I haven't tried anything, I take (an antidepressant), with great pride because it does me a lot of good.

Her journey into acting began around the same time she auditioned for the musical "Vaselina." Although initially cast as an extra, she later found opportunities, including participating in a "Lucerito look-alike" contest. During this period, she was a huge fan of the band Timbiriche and had a crush on Benny Ibarra, the son of the musical's producer. She recounted how her mother, aware of her admiration, even tried to contact Benny, highlighting her youthful infatuation.

Despite the challenges, Tijerina continues to prioritize her mental health and openly advocates for discussing these issues, emphasizing that her medication is a vital part of her well-being and not a sign of substance abuse.

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I have been in therapy since I was 13 years old, I started going to a psychologist because I had very strong depressions and, I already had (suicidal) thoughts at that time.