Absolutely terrified: Presley Gerber's final post on recovery resurfaces

Presley Gerber's final Instagram posts about recovery and mental health are being widely revisited after his death at 27. The renewed attention has centred on his candid reflections, family support and the response from followers.Presley Gerber's final post on recovery has gone viral. Photo: APPresley Gerber’s final Instagram posts have come back into focus following his death at the age of 27. The model, who was the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, had used social media in recent months to speak openly about mental health, recovery and his personal journey.Gerber died on Sunday, September 20, at a rehabilitation facility, according to records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, as reported by CNN.One of his posts that has received renewed attention is a video in which he documented his experience before undergoing an ibogaine treatment session. The post, shared in March, showed Gerber standing in an open grassy area with another person.Presley Gerber spoke about his recovery journeyIn the caption, Gerber described the moments before the treatment as a frightening experience. “Pre Ibogaine Flood Dose - quiet moment before everything changed,” he wrote.Gerber admitted that he was “absolutely terrified” and said that learning to let go of control had been difficult. He also spoke about trusting that “something bigger” was guiding him through the experience. He expressed hope that the treatment would help him find his way back to himself and that he would not need to go through a similar experience again.Gerber also thanked the people who supported him during the treatment, including the team and friends he met along the way.The post received messages of support from his family. Cindy Crawford wrote, “You are a warrior! Walked through the fire to find yourself! So proud!”His sister Kaia Gerber also commented, “that’s my brother I am so damn proud..”Rande Gerber wrote, “I’m so proud of you and your courage. Facing what’s hard takes real strength and watching you find your way back to yourself is everything. I love you so much.”Fans revisit Gerber's final postsGerber’s most recent Instagram post, shared on August 5, featured him modelling for sportswear brand Vuori Clothing.The post was originally a promotional one, but following news of his death, fans have been using its comments section to pay tribute to him and offer condolences to his family.“R.I.P. Presley. Heartfelt condolences to your family at this tragic time,” one user wrote.Another commented, “Rest in Peace beautiful angel.”Several followers also expressed shock after learning about his death, with many referring to the posts in which Gerber had spoken about his personal struggles.On X, one user wrote about following Gerber’s mental health posts for some time and said they were “flabbergasted” by the news.Gerber spoke openly about mental healthIn recent years, Gerber had spoken publicly about depression, anxiety and addiction recovery. He also used his social media platforms to encourage conversations around mental health.Through his “Mental Health Mondays” initiative, as well as interviews and podcast appearances, he shared aspects of his own experiences and encouraged others to seek support.His openness about his struggles had also been acknowledged by his family. In December last year, Gerber shared a video discussing prescription medication he had been taking, including antidepressants and Xanax for panic attacks.Cindy had responded to that post at the time, writing, “Presley — we love you and you are not alone.”Gerber's death was confirmed on September 20. He was 27..- EndsPublished By: shweta keshriPublished On: Sep 21, 2026 14:27 IST