Ryan Reynolds' life might seem like a highlight reel—his Wrexham team’s historic Championship promotion, his booming business empire, and, of course, his iconic role as Deadpool. With a knack for juggling family, work, and wit, one would think this man has it all. But even the brightest stars have their shadows. Between juggling his business mammoth, starring in Hollywood, and being a devoted dad with wife Blake Lively, Reynolds is facing something unexpected. And no, it is not another Deadpool sequel—it is something a little more personal.

Turns out, that the jokester who cracks jokes on screen has some serious stuff going on behind the scenes. While he is partying victory on and off the field, Reynolds has a much deeper battle brewing—one that does not come with a red carpet or a spotlight.

For all the laughs that he brings to the screen, there is an entirely different side of him that is less publicized; Ryan Reynolds is diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. In an interview with Page Six, back in 2023, Ryan Reynolds opened up about his battle with anxiety talking about his intense pre-show nerves, recalling the moments before his appearance on My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, where he feared he would collapse on stage and as feeling like he was about to "die." The anxiety would hit hard, leaving him convinced that disaster was just seconds away. It was a feeling so overwhelming, he would think the curtain would rise and he would be caught in a chaotic mess.

Ryan Reynolds has never been shy about his struggles with anxiety, revealing that his humor is his way of coping. Reynolds did not hold back on the details this time as well, “The curtain’s gonna open and I’m just gonna be, I’m just gonna be a symphony of vomit,’ just, like, something horrible’s gonna happen!" he revealed the voice in his head would say. His candidness, paired with wit, highlights the fact that mental health does not play favorites. Whether a Hollywood star or someone living an everyday life, anxiety is a very real issue, and Reynolds is encouraging a more open dialogue about it.

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While anxiety might be trying to keep him on edge, Ryan Reynolds was not letting it steal the show. Instead, he is powering through a routine that is part discipline, part secret weapon. It is a wake-up call- one that sets the stage for everything else in his whirlwind life.

Deadpool's sassy humor is not the only thing Ryan Reynolds brings to the table—his laid-back attitude is all thanks to a mindful routine. In an exclusive interview with Extra TV back in 2022, the actor revealed that the suits and shoots would all be off by bedtime. More specifically, he stressed upon putting the phone down at night in order to rescue oneself from the chokehold grasp of digital addiction. 

It is not just about staying away from the gram for the actor. Family time is Reynolds’ top priority, ensuring evenings are reserved for his wife Blake Lively and their four children. He is said to have built a mental health toolkit of meditation and journaling to combat anxiety, keeping him focused for his demanding schedule, topped with a meticulous training program. Whether it is superhero stunts or precious family moments, Reynolds is showing that success is not just about looking real fine—it is about feeling good inside and out.

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