Singer Denise Julia announces social media break
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Singer Denise Julia announces she is taking a break from social media.
In an Instagram story, Denise shared her decision to go on hiatus. This announcement came shortly after BJ Pascual's viral confession about a stressful encounter with Denise's team.
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The 21-year-old singer-songwriter wrote on her Instagram story, "[A]and that's officially my last post for the year. Socmed break starts now. Detoxing from the digital world. Apps deleted, focus restored. Will be back next year! I love you guys."
In addition to announcing her social media detox, Denise reflected on her concert, Sweet Nothings: The Denise Julia Experience, which took place on December 14 at the New Frontier Theater.
She said, "Where do I even start… my first concert. thank u to my fans [or as I call you, my babylatz] for making this dream come true. a quick backstory: A week before the concert, I hit rock bottom. I was rushed to the hospital for gastroesophageal complications, and while waiting for results, I had a PTSD episode, reliving the trauma of my last surgery.
"What followed were days of relentless panic attacks--hours of shaking, crying, and feeling completely out of control. My therapist diagnosed me with a severe panic disorder, which spiraled into lung issues, leaving my body and mind disoriented."
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Denise expressed her feelings by saying she did not believe she could push through.
"I thought I couldn't do it. I'd show up to rehearsals only to leave because my hands and feet went numb. At one point, I had to be rescued from my own home just to get medication to calm me down. I felt as though my dream was slipping through my fingers."
She added, "But during one dance rehearsal, everything shifted. The energy and faith of my dancers lit a fire in me. I pushed through the pain, got my voice back, memorized the choreo in just three days, and slowly found my way back."
Denise expressed that the concert she had on December 14 was a struggle to reclaim her life. She also mentioned how this show helped save her.
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"This concert was more than a performance--it was a fight to get my life back. I couldn't have done it without the people who carried me through. Thank u for believing in me when I couldn't believe in myself.
This concert wasn't just a show--it saved me. This year has been one of the hardest of my life. I've faced heartbreak, crippling anxiety, and days where I couldn't even show up for myself. Socializing felt impossible, and I constantly questioned if I was on the right path. There were times I'd miss opportunities or back out on things because of anxiety attacks that left me battling with my own mind. I'd sit for hours staring at the wall, reminding myself to breathe, to gather the strength to get through the day."
Denise ended her lengthy post with a heartfelt message of gratitude and love for those who supported her.
"But this night reminded me of my purpose. You reminded me. You proved that I'm not alone, and as long as I have you, I can keep going.
I love you all endlessly. Thank you for everything. #thedenisejuliaexperience"
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