Mirja du Mont
"This stroke of fate was one too many"
Mirja du Mont at a performance in Hamburg.
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Mirja du Mont has overcome many health problems. She had to cope with another severe blow of fate in 2019.
"Even today I still cry, because I've already seen my heart beat": Mirja du Mont (45), who is now writing her book "Don't Panic, Blondie!" (Adeo) explains in an interview with spot on news how bad it was for her to lose her unborn baby in 2019. She also reveals why she is keeping her boyfriend out of the public eye and how her health is doing.
In "Don't Panic, Blondie!" describe how you survived your health crisis. At the beginning there was a sudden hearing loss, followed by dizziness and anxiety and panic attacks. How was it for you to write it all down?
Mirja du Mont: It wasn't easy for me to have to go through everything all over again! It's not as if I survived everything. My tinnitus will stay forever and if I am too stressed I sometimes get my dizziness back!
How are your health in general?
Mirja du Mont: I made friends with my tinnitus. If you don't accept the sound, it becomes difficult to live normally. That can be quite on the psyche. Many of those affected can no longer sleep normally.
Everyday things like driving a car, shopping or watching TV became a problem because of your anxiety. How is it today?
Mirja du Mont: I can do all the things that I was terrified of today without any problems. Fortunately, I don't even think about it anymore!
How important was the support of your friend and your two families during this crisis?
Mirja du Mont: I would not have been able to overcome this disease without my family and friends. At the beginning you need a lot of encouragement and listeners! And later people who kick your butt to spur you on and not sink into self-pity.
Why do you want to keep your new partner out of the public eye?
Mirja du Mont: As the name suggests, I don't say anything about my private life anymore. I had a public relationship, that was enough for me. Besides, not all people want to be in public!
In the book you also write that you were pregnant in 2019 but lost the unborn baby. How did you cope with this further severe blow of fate?
Mirja du Mont: This stroke of fate was one too many. But I had fought the mental illness so far that I didn't want to fall that low again! My mom had great conversations with me and so did my children. Even today I cry because I have already seen my heart beat. The idea that my child ended up in the clinic waste after the operation is the worst. Unfortunately, a lot of women have miscarriages and I've been able to talk to some of them, which has helped me.
You have completed further training to become a qualified beautician and make-up artist, what are your future plans?
Mirja du Mont: I will probably work out a concept with my friend who is a doctor in order to work with her. I can imagine that very well. I would rather go in the medical direction.
You were last seen in "Showtime of my Life" and "Das große Promibacken". What new TV projects are you planning?
Mirja du Mont: I've just finished a new production for Sat.1 and I'm going to continue shooting for VOX. Work is my life and I am happy to be able to do it again after this difficult time.
Among other things, you had your entire back tattooed. How many tattoos do you have so far and what are their meanings?
Mirja du Mont: I started with tattoos when I was 18, I've never counted them. My raven means strength and power to tackle new things and leave the old behind. There is a sentence on my arm that my beloved grandma Lina used to say to me and my girlfriend and I have tattooed a symbol of our friendship … and so on …
Do you still struggle with the prejudices and clichés that you write about in the book?
Mirja du Mont: I think women as a whole still have to fight today not to be pigeonholed! Some media don't make it easy for you either, because only nice stories can not impose conditions. It will probably always stay that way.
"It was only after my divorce that I really started to live my life the way I want to," you said recently. How has your marriage to Sky du Mont slowed you down?
Mirja du Mont: Sky didn't slow me down, I was all alone. I just didn't dare to accept films for fear that others might accuse me of being with him just because of that. Unfortunately, I've always thought about what others say.
How is your contact with your ex-husband today?
Mirja du Mont: Our contact is almost daily and very friendly!
What are your wishes and goals for the next few months?
Mirja du Mont: I just wish to stay healthy, just like all the people I love!