Ariana Grande shares "terrifying" scan showing PTSD effects on her brain

12 April 2019, 15:56 | Updated: 12 April 2019, 16:09

Nicky Idika

By Nicky Idika

Ariana Grande shared her PTSD reality, posting a screenshot of her brain to Instagram Stories, calling it "not a joke" and "hilarious and terrifying".

Ariana Grande shared a post on her Instagram stories that displays what she calls "terrifying" impacts of PTSD on her brain.

Fans of Ariana Grande are expressing their support after the 25-year-old singer posted what appeared to be scans of a "healthy brain" versus one with PTSD. Ariana's Instagram stories post showed that her brain was lit up with white spots, similar to the example she shared of another PTSD sufferer.

Ariana Grande brain scan screenshot
Ariana Grande brain scan screenshot. Picture: Ariana Grande/Instagram Stories/Screenshot

Ariana called the scans "hilarious and terrifying" also noting that it was "not a joke".

The NHS classifies PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder) as an "anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events."

Fans immediately shared words of support for Ariana, who has spoken about her PTSD and therapy journey in the past.

"PTSD is a serious mental illness and sometimes she really needs a break from everything. the fact that ariana is still touring shows how much she cares. i really hope she makes sure to take care of herself," wrote one fan. Other fans chimed in with messages of support for the star.

In a 2018 interview with Vogue, Ariana opened up about her PTSD following the deadly 2017 Manchester attack on one of her concerts: "I don't think I'll ever know how to talk about it and not cry."

In her recent music, Ariana Grande has addressed the loss of her ex-boyfriend, beloved rapper Mac Miller (who died last year), as well as the break down of her relationship with Pete Davidson. She also sang about having anxiety on "get well soon" from Sweetener.