Fardeen Khan on His Battle With Depression: ‘I Sometimes Go Into a Shell’; 5 Ways to Help Loved Ones Struggling Emotionally

Fardeen Khan, who recently made a comeback with Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar after a 14-year hiatus, opened up about battling with depression and going through a low phase in his life. The actor received global recognition for his tremendous performance as Wali Bin Zayed-AI Mohammed in Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s web show. The actor recently spoke about navigating through various challenging circumstances in life. He opened up about his battle with mental health calling it a “constant cycle of death and resurrection.”

Fardeen Khan Opens up On His Battle With Depression

In an exclusive interview with Pinkvilla, Fardeen talked about how some days are so tough for him that he just overthinks and ponders his thoughts. He said, “Sometimes you slip into depression, you don’t feel positive, things don’t have meaning or purpose but in my experience that is a way you find yourself. I think the treasure lies in that deep dark cave. It’s a constant cycle of death and resurrection. Of course, some days are tough. I sometimes go into a shell. I like to just sit and think about things. People who know me sometimes say I overthink but when I am down I kind of sit and ponder about it for a few days to figure out why exactly I am feeling down. Once I find that, it’s much less challenging to get back to being normal.”

Talking about depression, Fardeen added, “It’s a natural process everyone goes through. We have to safeguard ourselves from this desire to always want to be happy. If there are things that are depressing you, it is actually a signal for you to think about something that is unfulfilled in your life. There’s something that you are not aligned with, there’s something not in sync.”

Depression is a tough battle. The person struggling with it needs immense love, understanding and reassurance from those around them. If you know someone who is struggling with depression, here are few tips that you can keep in mind to help them:

5 Ways to Help Loved Ones Battling Emotionally

• Listen Without any Judgement: Being a compassionate listener can make a huge difference. Allow your loved one to vent out their feelings and thoughts without any fear of being judged or dismissed.
• Advise Them to Seek Help: Suggest seeking help from a mental health professional. Therapists and counsellors are trained to provide the essential support and guidance to navigate through depression.
• Be Patient And Understanding: Understand that overcoming depression is a process that takes time now. Show patience and love to them and let them know to take things one step at a
  time.
• Stay Connected: Regular check-ins can help loved ones feel valued and supported. Whether through calls, texts or visits, staying connected can prevent them from feeling isolated.
• Offer Support: Help with daily tasks that might feel overwhelming, such as preparing meals, running errands, or providing transportation to therapy sessions. Practical help can help reduce some of the burdens they are carrying.