“I’ve gained over 20lbs in the past few months from being depressed.”

Amanda Bynes addressed her depression in a new Instagram story.

“I weigh 162lbs right now and want to get back to 110lbs,” she concluded.

Amanda with a heart tattoo under her eye, wearing a septum ring and a-collared jacket

In December, the 37-year-old startedAmanda Bynes & Paul Sieminski: The Podcast.

However, she wavered on continuing it.

She ended up deciding to cancel the project.

Amanda on street speaking on phone, wearing a jacket and turban, embellished pants, carrying a shoulder bag

In her Instagram story, shewrote.

“The 1st episode of my podcast did really well.

I was actually surprised and of course was going to keep going after friends encouraged me to.

Amanda taking a selfie in a mirror with starlike light reflections around her

After thinking about it, though, I would rather get my manicurist license and have a consistent job.

Im going to follow that path instead.

Thank you for following my journey!”

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“I really hope I pass the test this time,” she said.

Wishing you all the best, Amanda!

Amanda with double-buns hairstyle, wearing a graphic T-shirt, speaking and gesturing with her hand

Amanda with styled blonde hair, in a buttoned shirt, sitting in front of a microphone with a geometric background

Amanda Bynes with a heart tattoo on her face, talking to the camera about taking her State Board exam

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