Deepika helping victims of Depression
Deepika Padukone shocked the world when she revealed she had been a victim of depression. Who would have thought the stunning actress with a high flying career and lots of luxuries in life would ever know what depression is? However, the Bollywood superstar revealed all.
Since Deepika has spoken out on her depression openly she has been praised by mental health workers for helping bring to light a topic that is regarded as ‘taboo’ within society culture and society.
The 29-year-old actress quite honestly revealed it was “a struggle to wake up” during her period of suffering last year, which eventually led her to seek medical help.
“There were days when I would feel okay, but at times, within a day, there was a roller-coaster of feelings. Finally, I accepted my condition,” she told the Hindustan Times newspaper.
Deepika admitted that many people struggled to understand her condition when she was outwardly so successful.
“It’s not about what you have or don’t have. People talk about physical fitness, but mental health is equally important,” she said.
“I see people suffering, and their families feel a sense of shame about it, which doesn’t help.”
Experts within mental health care have praised the actress as they hope with her status and fan following others will now be able to understand depression more, and those suffering from the illness won’t feel embarrassed to ask for help.
