Eric Nam shares the reason behind his hiatus: "From panic disorder to paralysis"
**SOURCE: ‘1가정 1에릭남’이었는데…활동 중단한 이유 “공황장애에 마비까지”**
Singer Eric Nam revealed the reason why he took a break from the industry.
Recently, Eric Nam's recent whereabouts were shared on the Youtube channel **'JAYKEEOUT.'**
In the past, **Eric Nam** earned nicknames like the**'Nation's Boyfriend'** and**'One Eric Nam for Every Household'** for his **sweet and upright image** on variety shows. However, at some point, he **stopped activities** and **disappeared** from the public eye.
Regarding this, he confessed, _"Contrary to my bright image, I suffered from**extreme loneliness** and **mental stress**."_ He added, _"I developed an**obsession** with the idea that I always had to be **upright and kind** everywhere I went."_
The pressure and stress eventually led to **panic disorder** and even **physical paralysis**. He shared, _"I had**panic disorder** and **experienced paralysis** in my arms, fingers, and legs, along with a **herniated disc** in my neck. At one point, **I lost sensation on one side of my face."**_ He also revealed that for **three months** during that time, he couldn't even eat **regular meals** and survived only on **porridge**.
Now, Eric Nam has returned to music and resumed his activities. He stated,_"While preparing for this album, I wrote about**80 songs**. This time, the theme is**'loneliness.'** "_ He added,_"I put a lot of thought into the**loneliness** people feel. Even yesterday, I suddenly felt lonely. It's because **I'm always alone.** "_