In a candid revelation, Home and Away star Tammin Sursok shared a terrifying near-death experience during an appearance on the Mental As Anyone podcast. Reflecting on a marijuana mishap almost 20 years ago, Sursok admitted to a harrowing episode after trying the drug for the first time in Los Angeles. She thought she was on the brink of death, calling her mother in a panic, stating, “I’m stuck between life and death, like time has stopped.” In a dazed state, she drove herself to the hospital but became too exhausted, eventually falling asleep in the parking lot and ordering a pizza, humorously declaring, “This is the worst drug ever.”
Throughout the podcast, the 41-year-old actress also opened up about her struggles within the entertainment industry, touching on personal challenges with mental health, body image, and the impact of social media. Sursok revealed how posting on platforms like Instagram was mentally exhausting, especially when her posts didn’t achieve the desired view counts. Moreover, she discussed the smaller instances of sexual harassment she endured during her career, recalling moments when inappropriate comments or actions by older men were normalized within the industry. Reflecting on the #MeToo movement, she noted that she was fortunate not to have experienced severe abuse, but still acknowledged the lasting impact of these “microaggressions.”
In addition, Sursok discussed her ongoing journey with body image issues, revealing how a cruel remark from a boy when she was 15 led her to struggle with bulimia. She recounted the emotional and physical toll of her eating disorder, including a moment when she saw the damage it had caused her body. Tammin also teased the release of her memoir, set for 2025, where she promises to dive deeper into these experiences and share more about her tumultuous career and personal growth.
