Gracie Abrams has shared one of her most personal stories yet while reflecting on the anxiety that continues to shape her life. The singer admitted that one terrifying panic attack changed how she views fame, pressure, and her own mental health.
The candid conversation offered a rare glimpse into life behind sold-out tours and chart-topping albums. It also highlighted the emotional cost that often comes with success.
Gracie Abrams shared how one terrifying experience continues to influence her life
Gracie has built her career by writing deeply personal songs. Now, she has revealed that her honesty extends far beyond her lyrics.
Speaking to Rolling Stone, the singer recalled suffering what she described as the worst panic attack of her life. The episode happened shortly before promoting her upcoming album Daughter From Hell.
She explained that looking ahead at months of interviews and touring became overwhelming.
“I was just not taking it one day at a time, and just overwhelmed looking at scheduling stuff,” Gracie said. She admitted that the physical symptoms became so intense that she almost visited urgent care before eventually dissociating.
The experience still lingered days later. She revealed she took a beta blocker before one interview because the anxiety remained in her body.
“You know how excitement and anxiety live in the same part of your brain?” she said. “I think the anticipatory excitement and anxiety can sometimes get confused for me. That’s always been true for me across the board.”
Gracie also reflected on growing up with anxiety. She described herself as shy, self-critical, and often afraid despite appearing confident to others. During her teenage years, she said songwriting became the place where she processed difficult emotions.
The singer also admitted she once used marijuana to avoid confronting uncomfortable feelings. Looking back, she understood why her parents worried about her emotional state.
Social media has also added another challenge. After headlines misrepresented comments about boyfriend Paul Mescal, Gracie said she quickly reminded herself to stop reading online reactions. “I’m like, ‘Are we on crack? Like, what the f**k?’” she said. “That was my cue to be like, ‘Oh, remember why you don’t look [at social media]?’”
Despite those struggles, Gracie said she values the uncertain stage of life she currently occupies. Instead of chasing perfection, she wants to embrace growth with “more softness and grace.”
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