Tatum O'Neal Opens Up About Her Overdose-Induced Crisis
A Near-Death Experience and the Road to Recovery
The Oscar-winning actress shares her harrowing experience and the challenges she faced in the aftermath
In a recent interview, Tatum O'Neal bravely opened up about her overdose-induced crisis that nearly took her life. The Oscar-winning actress revealed that she slipped into a six-week coma and suffered from aphasia, a condition that affects one's ability to speak and understand language.
O'Neal described the harrowing experience, explaining that she took pain medication that ultimately led to her overdose. She recalled waking up in the hospital, unable to speak or move. "I couldn't even say my own name," she said.
The actress spoke candidly about the challenges she faced during her recovery. She had to relearn how to walk, talk, and write. She also underwent extensive therapy to address the emotional and psychological trauma she had endured.
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