WEBDESK: Mahira Khan, in a recent discussion on Aamna Haider Isani’s podcast Inner Star, opened up about her battle with depression, sharing her journey through ‘dark times’ and stressing the importance of seeking professional help.
Mahira revealed that during her toughest times, she was “really, really, really depressed” and found it hard to respond to people who used to tell her to look at the blessings in her life. “I couldn’t register that,” she said. “This is not something you say to someone who is depressed because they can’t help it.”
“Depression is a disease—a chemical imbalance. While triggers may exist, conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, or manic depression require proper treatment and medication,” said superstar Mahira Khan.
The Humsafar star credited medication as being a significant part of her recovery, she said” The first thing that got me out of depression was medication” She also mentioned the support system she had including her father, her mother, her brother, her son and best friends “Having a strong support system is very important,” she said.
She also highlighted the benefits of finding a support group and said that opening up often leads to discovering others who have faced similar challenges.
“I’ve helped so many people connect with therapists and psychiatrists because they reached out after hearing my story. It’s important to remove the shame associated with mental health. If you’re in pain, please seek help” she said.
She also talked about the importance of identifying personal triggers once someone begins to heal. She admitted that she remains a sensitive person who still gets hurt but believes recognising and managing triggers is a key step in maintaining mental well-being.
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