Ariana Grande Cancels Fan Meet And Greet After Suffering From ‘Handful Of Panic Attacks’

The thank u, next singer admitted her anxiety and depression are at an 'all-time high' and apologised to fans

Ariana Grande

by Daisy Jordan |
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Ariana Grande has made no secret of the depression and anxiety she has suffered since the Manchester terrorist attack that took place at her concert in May 2017.

Now, after months of performing on her Sweetener World Tour, it seems it's finally become too much for the exhausted star to cope with. Ariana cancelled a meet and greet with fans in Antwerp, Belgium this week, admitting her mental health was suffering and that she needed a break.

Pete Davidson's ex made the announcement on Instagram, apologising to fans and admitting she'd had a 'handful of panic attacks' that led her to cancel her work arrangements.

'Time for some honesty,' she started. 'My depression and anxiety have been at an all-time high lately. I have been giving you all I’ve got and trying to push through as hard as I can and mask it.

'Today has been an extra rough one. After a handful of panic attacks, I feel like the wisest decision would be to not do soundcheck party or m&g today and preserve my energy for the show.

'I don’t want to rush through our time together or seem shaky. I like spending actual time with you and I won’t be able to be present or give you the best of me today.

'I wish I had control over these attacks but as anybody with anxiety or depression understands, sometimes you can only operate on its terms and not your own.'

Ariana promised that fans would be reimbursed, and assured them she'd give them the best show possible.

We hope you feel better, Ariana.

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