Nick Cannon is getting real about his mental health journey and sharing details about a recent diagnosis. In an exclusive chat with PEOPLE, Nick opened up about recently being diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder.
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Nick Cannon Gets Real About Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Nick explained that he’s still coming to teams with it all, but he’s already started undergoing tests. “I still don’t understand it all the way, but I kind of always wanted to get tested for it. I did a bunch of tests,” Cannon said.
Additionally, the ‘Masked Singer’ host noted that he’s been accepting of his diagnosis and using it to help him self-improve.
“I feel like there’s so many labels out there, but it’s like, to be able to embrace it and say, ‘Look, I’m healing. I need help. Show me.’ I just embrace mental health and therapy in such a strong way,” he says. “To be able to say I’m an example for others, but also be healing during the self-process works too,” Nick continued.
Nick Cannon first opened up about his narcissistic personality disorder on the Nov. 8th episode of his ‘Counsel Culture’ podcast with Dr. Cheyenne Bryant.
“I’ve taken all the power away from the term narcissism cause I’ve researched it and I understand it. Call me whatever you want… now if I didn’t know what it was, then I have issue with it,” Cannon said during the episode.
Social Media Weighs In
Social media users flooded The Shade Room’s comment section with reactions to Nick Cannon’s revelations. Dr. Cheyenne Bryant joined the commenters, giving Nick props for acknowledging his issues and working towards change.
“Proud of you @nickcannon . This is a big step for anyone experiencing narcissistic disorder. Accountability and awareness are the first steps to change. Love you Nick!” Dr. Bryant wrote.
Furthermore, Instagram user @lovelysheyy wrote, “Admitting is the first step! Good for him.”
Instagram user @rugby_polonauti wrote, “That’s probably why he thought it was cool to have 100 kids.”
While Instagram user @cvt_cv_ wrote, “I applaud him for being self aware, conducting self examination and wanting to better himself! Hopefully, this will inspire Many others.”
Then Instagram user @jakademik_md wrote, “Well yes lol haphazardly creating single parent households for no reason except self indulgence kinda fits the bill.”
Another Instagram user @iamperrier wrote, “20 baby mamas later, ion think it was rocket science to figure this out.”
Finally, Instagram user @x_ellis_ wrote, “A trip to the psychiatrist would probably humble a lot* of people.”
Nick Cannon Shares How He Plans To Spend The Holidays With His Kids
Along with sharing details about his mental health, he also revealed how he will spend time with all of his kids in December. The ‘Wild ‘n Out’ creator said he hopes to enjoy some fun in the snow with his children, as they’re looking forward to it.
“Everywhere from Aspen to Santa’s Village, all of those things. All the kids want to go to the snow. So a little bit of East Coast, a little bit of Aspen, a little bit of Big Bear,” Cannon explained.
