Kim Kardashian Says Stress From Kanye West Divorce Led to Brain Aneurysm Scare

Kim Kardashian is opening up about the emotional toll of her divorce from Kanye West, revealing that the stress she endured may have contributed to a frightening health scare.

In a preview for Season 7 of The Kardashians, Kardashian disclosed that doctors discovered what she described as a small brain aneurysm during a medical examination. According to the reality star, the diagnosis came during one of the most difficult periods of her life, as she navigated her highly publicized split from West while continuing to co-parent their four children.

“The Hardest Week of My Life”

In the teaser, Kardashian recalls learning about the condition and immediately connecting it to the immense stress she had been experiencing.

“This week has been the hardest week of my life.”

She explained that although the divorce itself had come to an end, her relationship with West remains complicated because they share four children together.

“My ex will be in my life no matter what. We have four kids together.”

The comments offer a glimpse into the ongoing challenges Kardashian faces years after officially ending her marriage to the rapper and fashion mogul.

The Emotional Impact of the Divorce

According to those familiar with the situation, Kardashian had reportedly considered filing for divorce long before she ultimately did. However, concerns about West’s well-being and stability allegedly led her to delay the decision for months.

The reality star has previously spoken about the emotional burden of trying to hold her family together while dealing with increasingly difficult circumstances behind the scenes.

During the upcoming season, Kardashian is expected to discuss how the prolonged stress affected both her mental and physical health.

Health Problems Linked to Stress

While Kardashian suggested that stress played a major role in her health scare, medical experts generally note that brain aneurysms can have multiple causes and risk factors, including genetics and underlying health conditions.

The teaser also reveals that Kardashian experienced other stress-related health issues during this period. She has long struggled with psoriasis and reportedly suffered a severe flare-up while dealing with the divorce and its aftermath.

In addition, Kardashian reflects on her mindset during the marriage, saying she now believes she may have experienced a form of emotional attachment similar to Stockholm syndrome, convincing herself to remain in difficult circumstances for longer than she otherwise would have.

Ongoing Co-Parenting Challenges

Although Kardashian and West finalized their divorce, their relationship continues through co-parenting responsibilities.

According to the discussion featured in the teaser, Kardashian has maintained an open-door policy regarding West’s involvement with their children. However, she suggests that co-parenting has often been unpredictable and stressful.

Sources close to the family have previously noted that disputes between the former couple have occasionally spilled into the public eye, despite agreements intended to keep disagreements private.

Recovery and Moving Forward

Despite the alarming diagnosis, Kardashian appears to be doing well. There have been no reports of emergency surgery, and she has remained active professionally and publicly, attending major events, traveling internationally, and continuing her business ventures.

The upcoming season of The Kardashians is expected to provide more details about the diagnosis, her recovery, and the personal challenges she faced during and after her marriage to Kanye West.

For Kardashian, the revelation appears to be part of a broader effort to reflect on one of the most difficult chapters of her life—and how its emotional impact extended far beyond the end of the marriage itself.