Chinese actress Zhao Lusi recently candidly discussed her unhealthy lifestyle and inability to manage her sleep in her new reality show, Be Myself. Her health took a serious turn in December 2024, which led to a hospitalization due to alarming symptoms.
Reports indicate that she faced significant health challenges, including paralysis, speech difficulties, and severe weight loss, while also grappling with mental health issues. In the first episode of Be Myself, released on March 28, 2025, Zhao Lusi acknowledged her troubling sleep patterns and lifestyle choices during the filming of a drama series.
Zhao Lusi Shares Her Sleep Struggles
Reflecting on her situation, Zhao Lusi revealed:
“It became to the point that I only needed to sleep around two hours every night before I went on to film my drama. I would film my drama, feel excited, and then go into this cycle. Film dramas, commercials, and return.”
She elaborated on her exhausting schedule:
“I only slept for two hours every day. I thought it was alright even when I used up all my energy. I was living two days in one. I used to think like that, but afterwards, I realized a lifestyle like that was completely wrong.”
Fans have expressed their support and concern for her health, especially regarding her previous health scare. Many are relieved to see her focusing on recovery while participating in the show.
“I can’t believe at the moment she thought 2 hours of sleep was sufficient to function. Poor Lusi was seriously overworked that she didn’t get a mental break to even process. Let alone let her body catch up,”one fan commented.
“Adequate sleep is the most important part of healthy living. Sad that she had to go through this health scare, but happy that she learned her lesson and improved on her health,”stated another supporter.
“I can’t imagine sleeping so little for so long. I slept 4 hours for 2 nights in a row and ended up sleeping for 10 hours straight as soon as I could. I wish no one had to live like this, sleep is the most important thing. I’m happy at least she’s recovering now: (she’s my fav actress,”added a user.
Overall, fans are expressing immense relief seeing Zhao Lusi prioritize her well-being as she films Be Myself.
Zhao Lusi’s Journey to Self-Discovery
In the debut episode of Be Myself, which aired on March 27, 2025, on Mango TV, Zhao Lusi is accompanied by child actress Fu Bohan. Together, they embark on a journey to the mountains, where they learn about the local culture and lifestyle as a means of self-healing.
During their adventure, the actress shared her struggles with expressing discomfort, noting how she often masked her feelings to conform to societal expectations. This led to an important realization about normalizing discomfort.
Discussing a moment during their trip, she recounted:
“Actually, I was already feeling discomfort after we drove past the high-altitude mountains. I dismissed it and thought it was just a feeling that I’ll experience when I’m near the mountains… It was only after this little boss (Fu Bohan) said, ‘Why do I feel discomfort and dizzy?’ and then I ‘suddenly’ felt so unwell too. I just wanted to ‘feel the same as everybody’.”
She continued to reflect on her previous difficulty in voicing her discomfort, stating:
“In the past, when I said I was uncomfortable, it was when I truly was in great discomfort. Then, everybody would ask, ‘What’s happened? Did something happen?’ Nothing happened. I just felt different from others… But if someone were to say they feel uncomfortable, I’d start to feel relieved that everyone feels the same. It’s a normal thing. Feeling discomfort in a high-altitude zone is normal.”
Zhao Lusi has also previously shared her experiences with depression, including her battle with memory retention that hindered her ability to memorize lines for her roles. As Be Myself continues to air every Thursday on Mango TV, fans are eager to witness her journey toward recovery and self-acceptance.