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Deepika Padukone has set many examples,
opening up about depression is one of
them. At the time when people restrained
themselves from talking about their mental
state, Deepika was one of the first top actors
to open up about her vulnerability leaving us
all stunned, worried and in awe of her at the
same time.
At an event about mental awareness in the
capital city, she talked about the struggle
she faced when she was suffering from
depression. She said, "I never thought about
what people are going to think of me, will I
be offered films or whether it will affect my
popularity."
She has foundations that helps create
awareness from mental health. "With the
help of the foundation, we want to change
the narrative around mental health in India.
Why only Bollywood? We want everybody in
influential positions in the country to speak
out about these issues," said Deepika.
Deepika added, "Now that you're asking me,
maybe I should have since I just delivered a
300-crore hit (Padmavat). But no, I never
thought about what people will think of me,
or how it would affect my work or if I would
be offered any films. None of these thoughts
ever crossed my mind."
"I was only thinking about how I felt about
the issue: There was a lot of stigma attached
to it. I thought if I could save even one life
by sharing my story, everything I set out to
do would make sense. And today, when I
see the kind of impact we've had in the lives
of thousands of people, it is very gratifying,"
added the actor.
"Considering how deep-rooted this issue is,
in terms of the stigma attached to it, the
reluctance to seek help, or people's
perception towards those with mental
illness, we still have a long way to go. India
needs to focus on encouraging people to
seek help, she further explained.
Deepika believes that sharing one's journey
can relieve the one from the ongoing stress.
She said, "I think it eventually boils down to
each person's comfort level, how
comfortable or confident they are about
sharing their experience. I can say that it is
extremely empowering once you share your
journey, you kind of feel a weight off your
shoulders, I mean that's my personal
experience."
CREDITS: HINDUSTAN TIMES.
https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/deepika-padukone-depression-once-you-share-your-journey-you-kind-feel-weight-your-shoulders-402447.
opening up about depression is one of
them. At the time when people restrained
themselves from talking about their mental
state, Deepika was one of the first top actors
to open up about her vulnerability leaving us
all stunned, worried and in awe of her at the
same time.
At an event about mental awareness in the
capital city, she talked about the struggle
she faced when she was suffering from
depression. She said, "I never thought about
what people are going to think of me, will I
be offered films or whether it will affect my
popularity."
She has foundations that helps create
awareness from mental health. "With the
help of the foundation, we want to change
the narrative around mental health in India.
Why only Bollywood? We want everybody in
influential positions in the country to speak
out about these issues," said Deepika.
Deepika added, "Now that you're asking me,
maybe I should have since I just delivered a
300-crore hit (Padmavat). But no, I never
thought about what people will think of me,
or how it would affect my work or if I would
be offered any films. None of these thoughts
ever crossed my mind."
"I was only thinking about how I felt about
the issue: There was a lot of stigma attached
to it. I thought if I could save even one life
by sharing my story, everything I set out to
do would make sense. And today, when I
see the kind of impact we've had in the lives
of thousands of people, it is very gratifying,"
added the actor.
"Considering how deep-rooted this issue is,
in terms of the stigma attached to it, the
reluctance to seek help, or people's
perception towards those with mental
illness, we still have a long way to go. India
needs to focus on encouraging people to
seek help, she further explained.
Deepika believes that sharing one's journey
can relieve the one from the ongoing stress.
She said, "I think it eventually boils down to
each person's comfort level, how
comfortable or confident they are about
sharing their experience. I can say that it is
extremely empowering once you share your
journey, you kind of feel a weight off your
shoulders, I mean that's my personal
experience."
CREDITS: HINDUSTAN TIMES.
https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/deepika-padukone-depression-once-you-share-your-journey-you-kind-feel-weight-your-shoulders-402447.
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