Miranda Hart reveals she has hurt her ankle and can’t walk properly as she opens up about her anxiety over her extreme fear of healthcare

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Miranda Hart shared that she injured her ankle and is having trouble walking. She also discussed her strong anxiety and fear of going to the doctor or hospital.

In her autobiography released in 2024, comedian Miranda Hart, age 53, described her thirty-year struggle with an illness that at times left her unable to get out of bed and feeling hopeless.

She was first thought to have agoraphobia, but it turned out she actually had Lyme disease that wasn’t caught early. This Lyme disease led to chronic fatigue syndrome, also called myalgic encephalomyelitis, or ME.

I was so happy to see Miranda post on Facebook yesterday! She shared a really natural selfie and gave us all an update on how she’s doing. It was great to see her looking so well.

Miranda recently shared that she’s having trouble walking after injuring her ankle.

Miranda recently shared that she’s been dealing with anxiety, on top of her existing health issues, because she’s afraid of going to the doctor or receiving healthcare.

I twisted my ankle, so I can’t walk very well. That’s why this selfie looks a little strange! I’m really tired and need a friend to help me get to physical therapy.

I get really anxious about medical things, so even going to a physical therapy appointment is scary for me.

Even though I might be capable of performing stand-up comedy at a venue like the O2, I get extremely anxious even in everyday situations, like walking or driving near a hospital.

In her post, Miranda also shared a makeup-free selfie, noting it was typical for her. She acknowledged that even a simple photo can be misinterpreted, especially given the tendency to project our own ideas and expectations onto images we see online – a phenomenon that happens regardless of someone’s level of fame.

It’s easy to assume someone seems carefree and without worries, and I’ve been guilty of that myself. That’s why I prefer to use social media for learning, finding inspiration, and supporting good causes, rather than just keeping up with everyone I know. But that’s not what I’m focusing on here.

A friend shared something upsetting with me today. Someone told her her life seemed perfect based on what she posts on Facebook, and suggested she shouldn’t complain. This really hurt her feelings and she ended up crying. She wants everyone to know that life isn’t perfect for anyone, and she’s actually faced a lot of challenges, including a stroke when she was young.

It’s well known that projecting our own feelings onto others and comparing ourselves to them can cause problems. However, I believe it’s equally damaging when someone feels like you don’t understand or listen to them because you’re focused on your own interpretations and feelings.

We should remember that we’re all in this together, facing the challenges of our time. Our situation doesn’t define who we are on the inside.

She ended her post by saying she wasn’t ready to share her whole life story, but offered a quick explanation for the funny picture. She added that she wasn’t upset about the situation at all, simply accepting it as it was.

As you begin to understand and empathize with others, seeing beyond what they show on the surface, you’ll also find it easier to be kind to yourself. That self-compassion is where true freedom and personal growth start.

For 33 years, doctors didn’t realize Miranda was suffering from Lyme disease. They originally thought she had agoraphobia, an anxiety disorder where people feel anxious in certain situations.

The star then shared that she was also diagnosed with ME, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome.

In her monthly newsletter, Miranda shared a passage from her book, I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest with You, detailing how difficult things were when doctors couldn’t figure out what was wrong with her health.

The comedian revealed in her book that she had married Richard Fairs, a surveyor, and confessed she felt increasingly isolated because no one seemed to grasp how difficult things were for her.

While researching what the scientists had to say, I kept noticing a particular statement. They repeatedly insisted, “Everything is fine right now.” It was really surprising!

It wasn’t just unbelievable, it was really unkind. Honestly, I would have reacted strongly – probably even physically – if someone had calmly said that to me when I was completely drained. I would have immediately protested, pointing out that everything they said was incorrect.

Ugh, I literally can’t even move. Being alone is… it’s just crushing me. Nobody gets it, none of them. Everything I ever wanted, everything I hoped for… it’s just slipping away, and it feels awful. Nothing feels right, absolutely nothing. It’s all wrong, just… wrong! And honestly, I’m so full of this feeling, I need space. So, with all due respect, please, just… go away. Thank you.

She continued, saying she was getting emotional thinking about all the incredible stories of people facing terrible hardships, yet still bravely persevering. She encouraged everyone to acknowledge their own strength and celebrate anything they’re currently fighting for.

The researchers propose that it might be possible to reach a state of acceptance – understanding that this moment is as it should be, allowing you to embrace and experience it fully.

It’s incredible to witness true inner peace, and I’m still working towards achieving that level of calm myself. What I’ve learned is that accepting things as they are can significantly reduce pain and hardship.

More accurately, I was consumed by the idea of suffering itself. I understood that both physical and emotional pain – all forms of hardship – were simply unavoidable aspects of life.

The idea then emerged that a lot of suffering isn’t actually from the pain itself, but from how we react to it – by concentrating on it, being afraid of it, or criticizing it.

They weren’t asking me to pretend my illness wasn’t happening, but suggesting that if I approached it with kindness instead of frustration, I might be able to find a way to accept it. What I was doing before simply wasn’t helping.

Whenever I focused on how bad my symptoms were or complained about being stuck at home, I was actually making my stress even worse.

You know, I realized I was creating my own drama, constantly replaying negative thoughts like a never-ending loop of bad news. And honestly? I had to admit, the idea that my thoughts were shaping my reality actually made a lot of sense. It was a bit of a ‘lightbulb’ moment for me.

The comedian first became well-known in 2009 with her own sitcom, and then gained further recognition for playing Chummy in the TV series Call the Midwife from 2012 to 2015.

The actress didn’t appear in the sixth season of the BBC show because of health problems.

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2026-03-20 19:04