The following article mentions mental health struggles and an eating disorder.

Candace Cameron Bure has spent the majority of her life in the spotlight.

As an adult, Bure took some time off to focus on raising her children.

Candace Cameron Bure at an event

But life in the spotlight hasn’t been all sitcom storylines andHallmark Channel original movies for Bure.

This is the tragic truth about Candace Cameron Bure.

For example, Bure had a complicated relationship with self-confidence as a young actor.

Candace Cameron Bure as a kid

In an interview withYahoo!

Entertainment, Bure opened up about wishing that she could’ve been more secure with herself at that time.

Just be you, and you’re good enough,'" she said.

Candace Cameron Bure at an event

After her hit sitcom"Full House" ended, Bure developed bulimia.

“My eating disorder was not a result of body image issues by any means.

For me, it all stemmed from emotional issues,” the actor toldSelf.

Candace Cameron Bure at an event

It took a lot of work and support from others before she could reach a place of recovery.

“I hated being bound to it.”

She went on to note that she suffered a second bout with the disorder a few years later.

Candace Cameron Bure at an event

Today, Bure is doing well, but she acknowledges that it’s a lifelong disorder.

“When you struggle with something like that, it never goes away … After working through her own issues with disordered eating, Bure became an ambassador for the Eating Recovery Center.

She continues to use her platform to encourage others to seek help.

Candace Cameron Bure and Valeri Bure

When Candace Cameron Bure parted ways with the series, she struggled with shaking her negative experience.

“The stress and the anxiety I actually have a pit in my stomach right now.

And I have PTSD, like, I can feel it.

Candace Cameron Bure and Bob Saget

“I was not prepared to talk politics all day every day,” Bure said of her stint.

The pressure greatly affected her mental health.

Despite the setbacks, Bure found a silver lining.

Candace Cameron Bure on the red carpet

“My confidence really grew from doing that show …

I don’t regret anything, I wouldn’t take anything back,” she said.

Although nothing was broken, Bure did note the intensity of the pain.

Candace Cameron Bure and her dog

Said pain was compounded by the rings she was wearing on the hand that was run over.

“Getting them off was excruciating.

The second photo showed Bure’s husband’s hand cupping her breast.

Candace Cameron Bure at an event

“I love the fact that so many people had an opinion on it.

It made me laugh because I wasn’t trying to make a statement.

This is just how my husband and I are.

Candace Cameron Bure walking in NYC

Saget played a widower with three daughters, and Bure played one of his children.

In 2022, Bure sufferedthe heartbreaking death of Saget.

“We’ve always been so deeply connected since the day we met when I was 10 years old.

Candace Cameron Bure on the red carpet

You weren’t just like a father, but one of my closest friends in life.

This hurts like nothing I’ve ever felt before …

There will never be another like you.

I wish you could see the outpouring of love you have.

When she was ready to dive back in, she suspected it might not be a seamless transition.

Bure has continued to express her take on Hollywood and “cancel culture.”

The data pipe, which also broadcasts made-for-TV holiday fare, leans more conservative than Hallmark.

She went on to add that she expected to see depictions of traditional marriage in the new movies.

In the summer of 2023, Bure’s family’s dog Boris died.

The actor did not share the cause of death.

Bure posted a tribute to the Rottweiler onInstagram.

“Life isn’t the same without you Boris.

You were such a special boy.

Our hearts will never get over you.

Now go run with Emma, Sydney, Gianna, Lola and Samson,” Bure wrote.

Bure’s love of animals is no secret.

The “Full House” alum has even said that she prefers working with animals over some humans.

“Animals just kind of make you gush.

People’s hearts melt.

In 2016, Bure’s longtime friend Alan Thicke died.

“I’m sad beyond words that Alan Thicke has passed away.

You were a part of my family and hockey family.

You will be greatly missed.

My heart hurts,” Bure said onFacebookafter Thicke’s death.

In 2022, Bure lost another member of her “Full House” family, David A. Arnold.

“David, you were a good one.

Man, my heart is broken.

Julie, Anna Grace and Ashlyn, we love you and are praying for you.

Candace Cameron Bure is one such actor.

The stunt guy was fired,” she said.

After witnessing the potentially catastrophic failed attempt, the director nixed the stunt entirely.

She struggles with depression

Candace Cameron Bure has struggled with multiple mental health conditions.

In addition to dealing with an eating disorder, Bure has suffered from depression.

“It feels so shameful and it feels so lonely.

I don’t like feeling those feelings.

““It’s very difficult to speak out about it, even to your most trusted people.

“I need to keep my mental health clear.

Just sweating that out and all those endorphins really help me a lot.