Former Miss Universe and now a global sensation Pia Wurtzbach recently revealed in an interview that she attended therapy sessions during her reign as Miss Universe 2015. In a segment of Miss Universe Canada 2016 Siera Bearchell’s YouTube channel called ‘Candid Convo’, Pia talked about her therapy sessions.
“I went to therapy session every week to just be able to talk it out with somebody”, she revealed.
“It was more than a personal victory. I felt like it was a victory for the whole Philippines 'cause back home, it's really a big deal. Before I competed, the Philippines has always been placing in the Top 10 or the runner-up positions, so the pressure was on every year”, she added.
Pia also felt like she wasn't doing it for herself and was doing it for everyone or people who were cheering her on. “It did feel like I was really carrying the whole Philippines with me because when I was wearing that sash, it said 'Philippines.' It didn't say 'Pia.' I felt like I've got to represent, and I've got to make everybody proud, so there was a lot of pressure”, Pia explained.
“It also felt good when all of the hard work paid off in the end. It's such a nice feeling hearing your fellow countrymen cheering you on. It's such a nice feeling seeing them waving the flag and knowing that that's you. They all believe in me and then that I can do it. It's really a nice feeling”, she added.
The former beauty queen then started seeking a therapist to ease her anxiety. “Not a lot of people know this, but I actually went to therapy sessions every week just to be able to talk it out with somebody. This is different. Suddenly, your life changed overnight, and I needed time to absorb everything that's going on and really make sure that I'm okay and I don't get overwhelmed and suddenly make mistakes along the way”, she said.
Pia also opened up about being criticized for focusing on her love life than her duties as the face of the Miss Universe Organization. Regardless of her circumstances, Pia thanked the Miss Universe Organization for helping her during her reign.