The death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput has started the conversation around mental health. The popular Bollywood actor died by suicide and as per reports was suffering from depression from the past six months and was undergoing treatment for the same.
Sushmita Sen pens a piece on depression based on her experience; says ‘learn to rest, not quit’
Sushmita Sen who often shares motivational and inspiring messages on social media took to her handle and wrote a long note about depression. “Look good, show good...be good..ALL THE TIME!! Projection becomes one’s life, both on & off-screen. Insecurities grow with name & sometimes, bank balance. All these may be known triggers in an actor's life...but it’s actually true about a lot of us from all different walks of life...only differing in magnitude & visibility!! Young people with so much life & promise ahead of them, some with great depth & will power...can choose to take their own life is deeply disturbing,” the actress wrote.
“Life has its share of pressures for EVERYONE...no one is excused that, no matter what your standing!! Life is a graph with its ups & downs for EVERYONE, even if we can’t always see it. Yet, FIGHT FOR LIFE WE MUST...it’s the only vehicle that will help lead us from bad times to GOOD ONES again!!! “WHEN YOU’RE TIRED... LEARN TO REST, NOT QUIT,” she added.
“To all those in pain...PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOVED!!! Your life matters...as does your happiness!!! WE ARE ALL RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR OWN HAPPINESS...let’s choose not to give away that power...a power that reminds us, No matter how bad...this too shall pass!! LIFE IS A GIFT WITH ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES, NEVER GIVE UP!!! There are amazing moments that lie ahead, keep moving forward...I AM ROOTING FOR US!!! ???????? #peace I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! ❤️DuggaDugga,” she wrote.
She also wrote, "Have been reading all your thoughts....let’s keep expressing ourselves & let it pour out!!! There are no judgements here...only love & healing...DEPRESSION IS REAL, I speak from experience???? let’s continue taking every step..medical, emotional, social ...spiritual...to heal!! By all means live your truth...BUT LIVE!!!????❤️ I love you guys''.
