“Smiling on the outside, but broken inside” / Gjesti shares his pain after losing his brother: “Anxiety has changed my life”

In his first television appearance after the tragic loss of his brother, Gjesti moved the audience with an emotional interview on the show *“Goca dhe Gra”*.

The winner of “Big Brother VIP 4” spoke through tears about the difficult period he is going through, saying that behind the smile he shows in public lies a heavy emotional state and constant anxiety.

“I am broken into two thousand pieces. Even though I appear smiling on camera, in music videos or on social media, I don’t want to spread negativity. But inside I am very overwhelmed,” he said.

Gjesti explained that the loss of his brother has completely changed him as a person, affecting the way he thinks, behaves, and sees life. He said he has since developed anxiety and often experiences intense emotional episodes, even while trying to continue his artistic work normally.

The artist also recalled a recent episode during a concert, where he felt a strong anxiety attack while sharing earnings with his team.

“Money doesn’t make you happy. I felt anxiety, my heart, my body was shaking and I couldn’t sleep,” he said.

In his interview, Gjesti added that this period has brought him closer to faith and God, stressing that only belief has helped him cope with the pain.

He also spoke about memories of his brother, saying he feels his presence everywhere and that many of his gestures, speech, and behaviors constantly remind him of him.

“Wherever I am, he is also there. We were very much alike,” the artist said emotionally.

His testimony has touched fans on social media, who have sent messages of support and condolences during this difficult time.

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