Emman Atienza | Image: Instagram/@emmanatienza
Amid the criticism she’s facing over her viral “guess the bill” video, content creator Emmanuelle “Emman” Atienza declared that “she feels herself again” and is proud of her journey amid battle with mental health.
Emman, daughter of TV personality Kim Atienza, shared a video on Instagram featuring photos and clips from her younger years to the present, supposedly including her joyful as well as “breakdown” moments, and hospital visits.
“[TikTok] kept taking this video down so I’m moving it to reels [crying emoji]. I’m really proud of myself and this video so I really wanted to share it,” she wrote in her caption, adding the hashtags mental health awareness and mental illness.
“I’m me again; it feels like it’s been years,” said the audio on the video.
The video showcased clips of Emman crying and talking to herself whenever she experienced “breakdowns.”
“Come on, you’re crazy, you’re weird, you’re egocentric, and you think everything is about you; you’re awkward; you’re annoying. You think everyone hates you but they don’t. They just don’t care about you enough to acknowledge or respect you,” she said to the camera.
The video also showed the fun times of the 18-year-old social media influencer as she bonded with her friends and did some voluntary activities with children.
Emman’s post resonated with her followers, commending her for proudly sharing her journey.
“The fact that you’re able to talk about your experience says a lot [bouquet of flowers emoji],” said one follower.
“Just keep being yourself and maintain your self-confidence. Don’t let anyone, even me, dictate how you should live your life. Live it to the fullest according to your own understanding,” added another netizen.
Image: Instagram/@emmanatienza
This is not the first time that Emman opened up about her mental health issues. In 2022, she told a digital magazine that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Emman is currently facing backlash alongside reigning Miss World Philippines Krishnah Gravidez after their group posted a video dining at a high-end Japanese restaurant as they played a game of guessing the amount of their bill, and whoever has the closest estimate would pay for it, which revealed to be P133,000.
Through a TikTok video, Emman lashed out at critics, saying it’s “ironic” that netizens are attacking teenagers on how they “choose to spend their money,” while celebrities like Nadine Lustre were “praised” for attending an event for a luxury brand.