Lady Gaga admits new film role and acting career has helped her battle mental illness

The singer believes that acting and her new film role helped her battle mental illness.

Lady Gaga has taken medication for depression and anxiety for several years but admitted her recent role in hit TV show American Horror Story: Hotel has been incomparable in battling her issues.

She told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "I'm an actress now and that helps a lot.

"I've tried a lot of things but there is something about acting that has really helped. I'm a Stefani-Gaga hybrid and I want you to know the real me."

However, creating the Emmy-winning show certainly wasn't stress-free as she was terrified she wouldn't be good enough, causing her to be physically ill.

According to newspaper, she added: "I was very nervous. All I have is my preparation time and Jesus to save me from possibly screwing this up."