Gisele Bündchen has made herself an icon in the fashion industry. Ever since her teen days, the Brazilian model has been turning heads while taking charge of the ramp for any show. She commands the runway at high-end fashion shows with her effortless grace and beauty. After dedicating years of her life to her career, she’s now a self-made millionaire who’s living life to the fullest. Even after her divorce from NFL GOAT Tom Brady, Gisele is continuing to leave fans awestruck with her beautiful features and looks.

However, Gisele’s journey to success wasn’t without its struggles. In fact, she’s faced some of the darkest moments imaginable, including thoughts of ending her own life.

Gisele Bündchen’s struggle with mental health during her early years in fashion

Things were not always great for Gisele during her youth. The model has gone through a lot of difficulties in her life. Most of it included fights with her own personal well-being. Gisele fought anxiety and depression during her teen years in the fashion industry. She entered the world of fashion at an early age, which brought in a lot of criticism for the young, rising star for her looks. Anxiety had taken over the young model’s life, and she had to fight a long hard battle to become who she is today.

In her book ‘Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life’, she said, “When I think back on that moment, and that twenty-three-year-old girl, I want to cry. She is so young, it almost breaks my heart. I want to tell her that everything will be right-that she is too young to have any perspective or self-awareness., that she hasn’t even begun to live her life. Up to that point, I’d always thought of myself as a happy, strong, positive, confident person. I wasn’t born having panic attacks. I genuinely appreciated every blessing in my life.” Gisele talked about how from the outside it looked like she had everything in life. From a good career to loving parents to great friends, everything that a person could ask for. But anxiety doesn’t discriminate, and it didn’t with her as well.

Read more: “10 Years Ago Today”: Amid Gisele Bündchen Dating Rumors Tom Brady Shares Nostalgic Picture of His ‘Favorite Cheerleader’

She further said, “But in that moment, the only answer seemed to be to jump. It is terrifying to see how suddenly despair can take over a brain and hijack it, just like that. Somehow, I made it back inside my apartment. The idea of jumping was replaced by another thought, this one shaky but firm: Okay, Gise, that’s it. Now listen.”

Overcoming hardships to become a fashion icon

The Brazilian model had a phase in her life where she battled with anxiety on a daily basis. Her hands would start shaking and she would hyperventilate, causing difficulties in breathing. It was a dark phase of her life. And after a hard, long-fought battle, she overcame all of it to become the multi-million-dollar persona she is today.

Gisele is an example of never giving up. Despite all the hardships, she never gave up on herself and her goals. Her never-give-up attitude is the reason why she is the icon she is today in the fashion world.

Watch this story: Tom Brady’s ex-wife Gisele Bundchen and daughter Vivian enjoy scenic horseback ride on beach