Today is World Health Day, and considering these troubling times, now more than ever, we need to prioritize our health – both physical and mental health. Our Bollywood ladies have been pretty vocal about their struggles with their mental health, ranging from depression to anxiety.We take a look at some of our brave B-town ladies who have opened up about their struggles with mental health.
1. Richa Chadda
Posting on her Instagram account on World Health Day, Richa opened up about suffering from anxiety during the lockdown. She revealed how she was alleviating it by meditating.
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2. Ileana D’Cruz
At the World Mental Health Congress in 2017, Ileana opened up about Body Dysmorphic Disorder which later led to depression saying, “I was always a very self-conscious person and was picked on for my body type. I used to feel low and sad all the time but didn’t know I was suffering from depression and Body Dysmorphic Disorder till I got help. All I wanted to do was to be accepted by everyone.At one point, I even had suicidal thoughts and wanted to end things. However, all of it changed when I accepted myself and what I was going through. I think that is the first step towards fighting depression.”
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3. Deepika Padukone
Speaking at the World Economic Forum earlier this year, DP who is a known advocate for mental health said, “Mental illness happened to me when I had least expected it. I was at a professional high, my movies were doing great and I was in an amazing relationship. Everything was going just perfect. After I was diagnosed with clinical depression regarding my mental health, I had to even lie when someone asked me how I was doing. I would say, I’m great, though I was actually terrible.”
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4. Alia Bhatt
In an interview with Filmfare, Alia revealed that she suffered from anxiety saying, “No matter how bad it is, I just let myself feel it. Sometimes, I feel like crying for no reason. Then it passes. Initially, I’d be a little confused. I’d constantly give reasons that it’s because of work or maybe I’m tired or haven’t been able to meet anyone … The kind of personality I have, I become a little on the edge. What’s important is to accept it and not say that you’re fine. If you’re not feeling fine, then you should just say you’re not feeling fine.”
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