Carla Gugino has recently opened up about her experiences in the industry, revealing that she has developed PTSD from working with sexist directors.

While conversing with Game of Thrones star Lena Headey for Interview magazine, the Gerald’s Game actress reflected on her past experiences with directors.

She shared, “I had an instance recently where I needed to assert something important to me and I hesitated because I wondered if it would be perceived as demanding.”

The San Andreas star added, “The difference at this age is that I will just push myself to do it. Ultimately, it was received positively.”

While recalling her PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) moment, Gugino said, “I still do have a little PTSD from a career full of instances where you’re acting with a male actor, and you say to the director, ‘Hey, what about if we try such and such?’ and the male director goes, ‘I don’t think so,’ and then, two minutes later, your fellow actor, who’s an advocate for you, says the exact same thing, and the director’s, ‘Great idea.'”

She continued, “It’s actual insanity. This is when the family has an alcoholic and everybody is just like, ‘That person actually has the power.’ It’s in that vein. We’re going to pretend this is not crazy behavior.”