LOS ANGELES, March 31 — After suffering from panic attacks amid the pandemic, Randall Park decided to leave social media behind. However, he confesses that he still yearns for one particular thing about it.
In an interview with People , the 51-year-old Residence The actor shared that he chose to exit social media permanently following a string of panic attacks in October 2020.
"I had never experienced panic attacks previously, but they kept occurring repeatedly," Park reportedly stated.
I found this extremely worrisome.
He blamed the assaults on the disorder caused by the pandemic and the negative sentiments he faced online, notably throughout the 2020 US presidential elections.
Following professional advice, Park understood that social media wasn't good for his mental well-being and chose to stay away from it indefinitely.
At first, he believed the hiatus would extend for just a couple of months, yet he discovered the period away to be immensely advantageous, leading him to not go back at all.
Even so, he longs for catching up with former buddies.
The one thing I truly long for is reconnecting with individuals from different phases of my life.
In recent times, Park makes occasional appearances in photos and updates posted by his spouse, Jae Suh Park, and concentrates on enhancing his mental health via exercise.
Following the loss of his father to cancer in May 2024, Park completed his inaugural marathon in New York City in November, demonstrating to himself that "regardless of my age, I am capable of tackling challenging tasks."