Hannah Murray's Memoir Exposes Her Cult Ordeal and Mental Health Struggle

Actress Hannah Murray, known for her roles in Skins and Game of Thrones, will release a memoir on June 23. The Make-Believe: A Memoir of Magic and Madness details her harrowing experience inside a wellness cult and the mental health crisis that followed. The book recounts events she never imagined she would face. Murray’s ordeal began in 2017 after meeting an 'energy healer' through her personal trainer while filming Detroit. This introduction led her into a cult where she spent thousands of dollars chasing promises of 'wisdom and specialness'. The group’s leader used crude jokes about sex to project confidence and control.

Her involvement escalated until she suffered a psychotic breakdown. The episode was severe enough to require admission to a psychiatric unit. Doctors later diagnosed her with bipolar disorder.

The experience prompted Murray to step away from acting and distance herself from the wellness industry entirely. She has since focused on sharing her story through her upcoming memoir. Murray’s book arrives on June 23, offering a firsthand account of her time in the cult and its aftermath. The memoir also marks her shift away from Hollywood and the wellness world. Her story sheds light on the dangers of manipulative groups and the impact on mental health.