"What mental illness is this": Isaac Rochell's wife Allison Kuch opens up scary mental health struggle battling death anxiety

Former NFL defensive end Isaac Rochell's wife, Allison Kuch, shared that she has struggled for a long time with death anxiety. It is fear of dying in her sleep, which she has been dealing with since her childhood.

Kuch wrote about her fears in a short Instagram story on Tuesday.

"Every once in a while I'm scared to fall asleep because I think I'm gonna die in the middle of my sleep. Been happening since I was a kid except when I was little I thought I was gonna die every single night and I would just come to terms with being ok that it was gonna happen. What mental illness is this," Kuch wrote.

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Kuch and Rochell have built large followings on TikTok and Instagram, where she frequently shares fitness, wellness and parenting updates.

The couple got married in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in 2021, and welcomed their daughter, Scottie Bee, in December 2023.

Motherhood reshaped Isaac Rochell's wife's focus on mental health

Allison Kuch has talked about how becoming a parent changed her views on well-being. In an interview with People last summer, she mentioned that daily exercise became an important part of keeping balance and mental clarity.

"Working out daily is great for my mental health," Kuch said on Aug. 31. "And I’ve learned the importance of staying on top of protein and collagen."

Kuch highlighted that her mindset improved when she began exercising for enjoyment rather than appearance. She also tried to model body-positive language at home.

"I worried about toxic 'bounce-back' culture after a baby," Kuch said.

However, a mindset change helped Kuch rediscover her love for fitness.

"I realized the most change happened when I just had fun working out," Kuch said. "Now I care more about how my body feels. I want to be strong so I can play with my daughter,"

Kuch and her husband, Isaac Rochell, have spoken about wanting to raise their daughter with a healthy attitude. They've also described the challenges of parenting away from extended family, saying they learned to accept help while keeping much of their private life offline.

Edited by Victor Ramon Galvez