“It eat me alive”: Josh Allen's beau Hailee Steinfeld opens up about anxiety struggles and unique path to homeschooling

Hailee Steinfeld, a talented actress and singer known for her roles in Bumblebee and Hawkeye, has always been open about her personal journey. Recently, in her Beau Society newsletter, Steinfeld addressed a deeply personal topic—her struggles with anxiety. Engaged to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Steinfeld shared her experiences with mental health and revealed how she manages moments of overwhelming stress.

In the 30th issue of Beau Society, Hailee Steinfeld answered fan questions, including one about her experience with anxiety. She admitted that, like many, she initially struggled to recognize and cope with anxious feelings.
"I let it eat me alive," Steinfeld said jokingly before getting serious. "This is a bigger conversation, but I think there's a lot around anxiety. I find I often say things like, 'My anxiety is through the roof.' I don't know when or where I started saying that, I just know I use it, a lot. At this point in my life, I have a better understanding of what anxiety is and what it feels like in my body."

Hailee Steinfeld explained that she sometimes confuses anxiety with emotions like stress and overwhelm. However, when she does experience real anxiety, she has developed a simple but effective method to manage it.
"I take a step away from whatever is making me feel that way, sit, and do nothing. There's a lot of pressure around doing something when you feel this way, but you can also do nothing. You can curl up with your favorite blanket and not talk to anyone for ten minutes. Take a gentle pause."
Hailee Steinfeld's approach emphasizes the importance of slowing down rather than forcing oneself into constant action—an insightful takeaway for anyone dealing with similar struggles.

Beyond her battle with anxiety, Steinfeld also shared a surprising detail about her educational journey. Unlike many young actors who struggle to balance school with their careers, Steinfeld made a unique decision early on—she opted for homeschooling. Her reason? A love for mathematics.

"I really enjoyed math. Well, the problem-solving aspect. The thing about me and math is that I could find the answer, but never in the way that was taught … and eventually, I ran out of ways to find the answer," she shared.
Despite her love for problem-solving, traditional classroom settings didn’t suit her learning style. She realized early on that homeschooling would give her the freedom to explore education on her own terms.
Hailee Steinfeld’s openness about anxiety and her unconventional approach to education offer valuable lessons. Her experiences remind fans that mental health struggles are real but manageable with the right mindset and coping mechanisms. Meanwhile, her decision to homeschool shows the importance of choosing a path that aligns with one's unique strengths and preferences.
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With a thriving career, a supportive fiancé in Josh Allen, and a strong sense of self-awareness, Steinfeld continues to inspire both on and off the screen.