Lili Reinhart discusses untold challenges in her mental health journey

Lili Reinhart recently offered an honest take at her mental health struggles over the years, with fans commending her resilience.

In the Tuesday, November 25 episode of Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky, the 29-year-old actress shed light on her healing journey, especially after she stopped the consumption of birth control pills and anti-depressants.

“When I went off my anti-depressants, I realized I had a plethora of other things that were being subdued by medication,” Lili explained, per PEOPLE.

While she was glad her medications were helping, she also discovered she had “really bad” ADHD and “horrible” Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD).

One of the key symptoms of PMDD is intense depression, and Lili told Monica she feels “suicidal” in the week leading up to her period.

“And I didn’t know that I felt that way until I wasn’t on medication. But people go on those meds and birth control to suppress that feeling, so it makes sense I went off birth control and anti-depressants and suddenly I felt those feelings,” the Riverdale alum stated.

After identifying the feelings “bubbling under the surface,” Lili was finally able to take steps to manage them.

“I’m on the clock with it and understand, ‘Okay this is the day that it’s maybe gonna happen, let’s be careful with ourselves a few days prior,’” she continued.

“And I write it down in my little notes app. I keep track of my symptoms and the day I actually get it and stuff like that, so I can sort of track what day am I gonna feel the worst,” the Chemical Hearts actress concluded.

On the personal front, Lili Reinhart has been dating Jack Martin since the spring of 2023 after ending her relationship with Cole Sprouse.