Reality TV mogul Kim Kardashian has revealed a shocking health scare — a brain aneurysm that doctors linked to extreme stress during her messy divorce from rapper Kanye West.
The 44-year-old star made the revelation in the premiere of The Kardashians Season 7, where she was seen undergoing a brain scan. “There was a little aneurysm,” Kim told her sister in an emotional scene. “The doctor said it was caused by stress. It was the hardest week of my life.”
Divorce Pressure and Co-Parenting Struggles
Kim and Kanye’s high-profile marriage officially ended in 2022 after months of public drama and legal tension. The couple shares four children — North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm — and Kim has been candid about the emotional weight of co-parenting.
“I was always trying to protect my kids and hold everything together,” she said. “I always felt bad and wanted to help, but there’s only so much one person can do.”
Sources close to the star say she also suffered a psoriasis flare-up, a skin condition that often worsens under stress, adding to her health challenges.
Experts Explain the Connection
Medical experts note that while stress doesn’t directly cause aneurysms, it can worsen conditions like high blood pressure — a major risk factor.
“Prolonged emotional stress affects the cardiovascular system, which can contribute to vascular problems,” neurologist Dr. Alana Meyers told HuffPost.
Kim’s aneurysm was reportedly small and unruptured, discovered early enough to avoid serious complications.
A Wake-Up Call
For Kim, the diagnosis became a moment of reckoning. “I’m happy it’s over,” she said of her divorce. “My ex will always be in my life — we have four kids together — but I’ve learned I can’t carry everything on my shoulders anymore.”
Her confession has since sparked global conversations about how emotional trauma and burnout can affect physical health. Fans flooded social media with messages of support, praising her honesty and resilience.
“I’ve survived a lot,” Kim added. “This was my wake-up call — to breathe, to live, and to protect my peace.”
