Valerie Bertinelli is stepping back from social media to prioritize her mental health after a promotional tour for her book, “Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share.”
“The last six or so weeks have been…a LOT,” Bertinelli said in an Instagram post. “And while I am incredibly grateful for all your support for my book and everyone I’ve had the good fortune to meet, this here introvert in extrovert’s clothing is in need of a mental health break.”
She continued,
“I know, I know, this isn’t an airport, I don’t need to announce my departure. I just know how some of you worry about me if I don’t post often enough.”
Bertinelli reassured her followers that she was doing well and emphasized the importance of taking a break from social media and focusing on mental health, referring to it as a positive “cleanse” or “detox.”
“I’m grateful I’m at a place in my life where I’m aware enough to know when I’m overwhelmed and mentally/emotionally exhausted,” she added. “Y’all take care of yourselves. I’ll be back before you know it.”
Valerie Bertinelli revealed to People that her cookbook, “Indulge,” was a result of her emotional and mental healing journey.
She addressed issues such as feeling undeserving of love, using food to cope with emotions, and dealing with past drama and trauma.
Through her favorite recipes, she shares her story in the cookbook. Bertinelli started her book tour starting from Long Island LitFest on April 2 and concluded it in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 17.
