Hannah Murray, the 36-year-old actress best known for playing Gilly in Game of Thrones and Cassie Ainsworth in Skins, has spoken publicly about her experience with a wellness cult that she says led to a psychotic episode and hospitalization. In a recent interview, Murray detailed how she became involved with the group about a decade ago, seeking help for mental health issues.
Murray stated that the group's practices, which she described as controlling and manipulative, exacerbated her condition. She said she was eventually hospitalized for a psychotic episode, which she attributes to her involvement with the cult. The actress has not acted in several years, and this is the first time she has discussed the impact of this experience on her career and life.
Murray's revelations come as part of a broader discussion about the dangers of wellness and self-improvement groups that can cross into cult-like behavior. She emphasized the importance of seeking professional mental health care and being cautious of groups that demand total loyalty and isolation from outside influences.
