Kelly Ripa reveals anxiety to use public restroom
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Kelly Ripa opened up about her struggles with anxiety when using public restrooms during a recent episode of Live With Kelly and Mark. The 53-year-old TV personality shared that she experiences "tremendous performance anxiety" when trying to use a public restroom, especially after encountering fans.
Ripa explained that hearing someone recognize her in the restroom makes it difficult for her to relax and use the facilities, even when she's in desperate need. She described feeling panicked and unable to relieve herself when she knows people are aware of her presence.
Her husband and co-host, Mark Consuelos, asked if she continues to listen to what people are saying about her, to which Ripa replied that she's too overwhelmed with panic to pay attention. She expressed frustration at the situation, feeling stuck in the restroom for longer than necessary.
Ripa and Consuelos, who have been married for nearly 30 years and share three children, have been open about various aspects of their lives on their show. Ripa's candid discussion about her anxiety sheds light on a common struggle many people face in everyday situations.
