Angelina 'suffering panic attacks' post-split

She was the one that instigated her divorce from Brad Pitt, but Angelina Jolie is reportedly struggling to hold it together in the wake of their split.

According to New Idea, she's down to a tiny 41kg and friends say she's been suffering from daily panic attacks.

On top of that, in the last few weeks she's apparently barricaded herself, her brother James, and her six kids into her rented $125,000 per week Malibu mansion.

Ange has vowed to protect her kids from the messy divorce. Photo: Getty Images
Ange has vowed to protect her kids from the messy divorce. Photo: Getty Images

"They didn't leave the rental house for days," reveals a family source of the turmoil. "It was hard for all of them.

"They are used to more activities and more entertainment, so it's difficult for them to just stay at the house - the younger kids don't really understand."

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However, in an effort to 'stay strong' for Maddox, 15, Pax, 12, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, 10, and Vivienne and Knox, 8 - who currently only see their dad during arranged visitations - they're all believed to have entered family therapy.

The kids are undergoing therapy sessions to help them cope. Photo: Getty Images
The kids are undergoing therapy sessions to help them cope. Photo: Getty Images

Ange filed for divorce from the Troy actor last month due to "irreconcilable differences" and has been granted full custody of the kids. While Brad has been granted a temporary arrangement, allowing him visitation as long as a therapist is present.

The agreement is set to end on October 20 when the Department of Child and Family Services will recommend a new living arrangement.

Ange and Brad have agreed to a temporary custody arrangement. Photo: Getty Images
Ange and Brad have agreed to a temporary custody arrangement. Photo: Getty Images

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