In an interview withGlamour, Silverman opened up about her struggles, which started when she was 13.
It was like that, Silverman recalled.
Only this flu lasted for three years.
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My whole perspective changed.
She struggled in school, experienced panic attacks, and took large doses of Xanax.
Since then, Silverman says shes learned to control the depression, and even lets it influence her work.
The dark years and those ups and downs chemical and otherwise have always informed my work, Silverman said.
I believe being a comedian is about exposing yourself, warts and all.
Head over toGlamourto read the full interview.
