Ryan Reynolds opens up about his long-standing battle with anxiety

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds is getting candid about his struggle with anxiety during the last days of Mental Health Awareness Month.

In an Instagram post, the Green Lantern star spoke about his mental health and his longstanding battle with anxiety.

"One of the reasons I'm posting this so late is I overschedule myself and important things slip up. And one of the reasons I overschedule myself is my lifelong pal, anxiety,” he wrote.

"I know I'm not alone, and most importantly, to all those like me who overschedule, overthink, overwork, over-worry, and over-everything, please know you're not alone,” he went on to say.

Reynolds also got messages of support from his fellow celebrities. Hugh Jackman dropped a comment saying: "Mate, your honesty is not only brave but I'm positive it will help countless others who struggle with anxiety too. Good on you!"