Gallery: What doesn't kill you makes you stronger! Did you know these stars live with chronic illnesses? (BANG Showbiz)And in response, the 46-year-old star said "So, yeah.
I know that you probably meant this as something that was going to be derogatory or hurtful, but I don't take it that way. This is how I'm built.
This is who I am, and I take medication for it. And I'm okay with that. " In the caption of the post, she pleaded with her three million followers to "End the stigma" surrounding mental health issues.
Many celebrities were quick to show their support for Alyssa after she clapped back at the insensitive comment. Comedienne and former talk show host Rosie O'Donnell, 59, wrote "love u sister friend" (sic) whilst 'Baywatch' star.