Gisele Bündchen Reveals Shocking Truth About Modeling: The Harrowing Battle With Self-Destructive Thoughts

Gisele Bündchen reveals that the intense pressure of living as a top supermodel was nearly overwhelming.

Bündchen discussed her experiences with Lee Cowan in a televised interview set to air on Sunday for CBS News Sunday Morning. She compared her experiences to feeling trapped in tunnels, struggling to breathe and feeling suffocated while working in studios. Bündchen also shared that she lived on the 9th floor and would take the stairs out of fear of getting stuck in the elevator and having a panic attack.

She continued expressing her emotions, remarking, "You know that feeling when even with open windows, it's hard to breathe. It's like, I don't want to endure this kind of life, if you understand what I mean."

"Do you genuinely contemplate jumping?" Cowan inquired.

"Yeah. For, like, a second," Bündchen replied.

Elsewhere in the interview, the former Victorias Secret Angel described her frenetic lifestyle at the time.

People perceived me as having a perfect life, but in reality, I was starting my day with mocha Frappuccinos and three cigarettes, and relying on a bottle of wine at night to calm myself down from the excessive coffee consumption. Furthermore, my lack of sleep, constant travel, and relentless workload took a toll on my adrenal glands, leading to a breakdown in my nervous system.

Earlier this week, Bündchen, who was born in Brazil, revealed to People that various challenges, such as her divorce from the renowned football legend Tom Brady, have greatly impacted her family and proved to be exceptionally difficult in every aspect of her life.

She added that it seems like everything happens all at once whenever it rains. Life takes us on unexpected paths, but we can only do our best considering the circumstances in our environment.

In October 2022, Bündchen and Brady made a joint announcement about their divorce after being married for 13 years. They emphasized that co-parenting their children is a mutual priority.

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Bundchen and her two children have now made Miami their home. She mentioned that they have successfully integrated into local public schools, adopted new hobbies, and are flourishing. Bundchen takes pride in seeing her children develop their own unique identities while maintaining strong principles and values. It brings her immense joy to witness their growth and independence.

Bündchen has prioritized her self-care in the wellness space, seeking solace through practices like meditation, exercise, and healthy eating to achieve a sense of balance.

"If I didn't have these various tools to support me during challenging times, it would have been extremely difficult," she acknowledged.

CNNs Alli Rosenbloom contributed to this report.