Amanda Seyfried opened up about how her extreme OCD shaped her life and career.
The 40-year-old actress said her condition kept her out of trouble as a young star and kept her away from nightclubs, drugs and excessive drinking.
THE mean girls The star revealed she was diagnosed at age 19 while filming HBO’s Big Love. Her mother even took time off work to stay with her while she had brain scans.
Amanda added that she has taken medication every night since then, adding that her OCD has helped her make wise choices and stay grounded.
Speaking of being a mother, The dropout The star said it wasn’t easy balancing work and children.
She has a daughter, Nina, eight, and a five-year-old son with her husband Thomas Sadoski.
Amanda said that although her life is busy, she finds it worth it, admitting that working with two children and releasing two films at the same time is stressful.
Additionally, Amanda shares that she still loves acting and loves what she does every day.
