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ANTM star Summer Kane opens up about battle with anxiety

Australia's Next Top Model star Summer Kane has revealed she's been battling chronic anxiety since she was six-years-old.

The 20-year-old spoke candidly about dealing with the demons associated with the illness, saying it was "the hardest thing I've ever been through."

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Summer Kane has opened up about her battle with anxiety. Source: Instagram
Summer Kane has opened up about her battle with anxiety. Source: Instagram

"I pretty much didn't leave my room for almost a year. I was scared to be out of the house in case I had an anxiety attack and was on my own," Summer told The Daily Telegraph.

Summer told the publication she began suffering from panic attacks when she was six-years-old and while she continued to battle the condition throughout high school, it reached its peak three years ago.

Despite having a long history with anxiety, Summer said unfortunately her friends weren't understanding of what she was going through, instead believing it was something she would be able to get over with ease.

She is currently on Australia's Next Top Model. Source: Instagram
She is currently on Australia's Next Top Model. Source: Instagram
Source: Fox8
Source: Fox8

However things have improved greatly for the reality show contestant, with Summer overcoming anxiety a year ago.

Summer added that talking about her anxiety attacks has helped her deal with the condition, as did taking up meditation and yoga as part of a healthy lifestyle and diet.

She hopes speaking up about anxiety will help other young girls feel comfortable about being able to speak freely saying: "To [those girls], I'd say that you're not alone and it's not just you going through this. Speak up and ask for help."

If you are concerned about the mental health of yourself or a loved one, seek support and information by calling Lifeline 13 11 14, Mensline 1300 789 978, or Kids Helpline 1800 551 800

Summer has dealt with the condition she her childhood. Source: Instargram
Summer has dealt with the condition she her childhood. Source: Instargram

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