Post by hevanshifernando on Apr 8, 2018 20:02:27 GMT -4
‘You are not alone’: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson opens up about depression
Even beneath the surface of what I consider solid as ‘The Rock’, pun intended, is a tender soul going through such adversaries in life that we do. Not making it into the team, a bad breakup, dealing with loved ones who are on the path of self-destruction, these are issues most people can relate to (the latter however being a graver situation than most conventional family issues). With the public looking up to him as someone on the brink of super-humanness, I believe it took great courage for this man to be able to open up and not only seek help, but urge others, men especially, to do the same. Having a mammoth of a physique does not exclude you from mental health issues and using your platform to advocate the right thing to do is highly commendable on Mr. Johnson’s part. People like him, help destroy the social norms such as ‘Don’t cry like a girl’, sometimes men as manly as ‘The Rock’ need to cry and that is absolutely fine. Bottling up issues attempting to fake freedom from such matters only ends up further enslaving oneself in the giant web they wove. Seeking help and receiving the therapeutic assistance, now that’s what really sets you free.
Zayn Opens Up About Conquering Anxiety, Prepping Album No. 2 -- and Why He's Been Living on a Farm
Unfortunately, Mr. Malik’s sudden plunge into stardom meant that there was not enough time to build the character that is necessary to keep oneself grounded in the demanding spotlight. Keeping in mind that Zayn was only but a 17-year-old when he auditioned on the X factor, then week after week plummeting into the fame, I doubt this kid from the countryside in Bradford knew exactly what he was signing up for. I believe every human being is engineered in a unique way that allows oneself to flourish in their chosen profession. However, for this young man, the choice was made by the judges of the talent show, from the ‘yes’ to advance through the show to the choice of bandmates was not in his control anymore. It is sad to know how detrimental to his mental health his 1D days were, even to the point of acquiring an eating disorder. Above that having to spend his ‘prime’ years transitioning from his teens to adulthood, behind a façade of what the world saw as a tight knit group of ‘friends’, when in reality he just felt alone. I understand why he made the choice to split from the group and start to slowly regain proper control and stop making poor choices. This could be some of the reason behind Mr. Malik’s anxiety around not being able to keep deadlines, cancelling on shows, not being able to go on tours all of which come as a part and parcel of being a popstar. It is refreshing to know that Mr. Malik is trying on his end to break the cycles, start life afresh as a solo artist the best way he knows how. The importance of surrounding yourself with loved ones that best know how to make you happy is an important factor that boosts one’s mental well-being, and it is great that Mr. Malik has the full support of his caring family. I believe his move to the farm, trying to recreate familiarity, where he probably found solace, is just a way of the young man trying to relive his life of normalcy prior to being stripped of it and thrown into the hands of boy crazy Directioners.
Selena Gomez on Instagram Fatigue, Good Mental Health, and Stepping Back From the Limelight
Selena Gomez to me has always been one of the more transparent Hollywood royalty. Considering her choice to publicly talk about the struggles with lupus and the disabilities surrounding it, this article where she opens up about her mental health issues comes as no surprise. Starting off as a child Disney star and having the influence that she does on so many young children, I understand the pressure that she has to be the best version of herself just so she could set a proper example to the countless Selenators. It seems to me that Selena’s strong desire to not live a double life between the stage and at home, her urge to be authentic to her fans is most of the reason behind her anxiety and panic attacks. The loneliness she felt when she was on tours could be a major contributing factor for her depression. Figuring life on your own can be stressful as is but having to do it in the public eye, whilst being a role model to a myriad of fans, must be exponentially more stressful. Selena’s decision to cancel two tours in order to get the help that she needed in therapy is highly admirable. It seems as though she realized in order to be her true self to her fans she needed to drop her guard and find answers to battling her mental health issues. It’s amazing to note the extent to which she feels DBT has helped her, and how proud she is to talk about how therapy has got her back on track. Her desire to step away from the limelight, enjoying times with just her close friends and family on a quest to now learn more about things other than just her job. She talks of her addiction to Instagram and how she learnt to carve herself away from the immense burden of being not just a superstar but also a social media star. With her costars commenting on her vulnerability and her ’I am you’ persona, it is understandable why she never refuses pictures with her young fans. It also explains why she can’t wait to be forgotten, so she can slowly transition into a life of a normal person and not have the possibility of disappointing anyone anymore.
Even beneath the surface of what I consider solid as ‘The Rock’, pun intended, is a tender soul going through such adversaries in life that we do. Not making it into the team, a bad breakup, dealing with loved ones who are on the path of self-destruction, these are issues most people can relate to (the latter however being a graver situation than most conventional family issues). With the public looking up to him as someone on the brink of super-humanness, I believe it took great courage for this man to be able to open up and not only seek help, but urge others, men especially, to do the same. Having a mammoth of a physique does not exclude you from mental health issues and using your platform to advocate the right thing to do is highly commendable on Mr. Johnson’s part. People like him, help destroy the social norms such as ‘Don’t cry like a girl’, sometimes men as manly as ‘The Rock’ need to cry and that is absolutely fine. Bottling up issues attempting to fake freedom from such matters only ends up further enslaving oneself in the giant web they wove. Seeking help and receiving the therapeutic assistance, now that’s what really sets you free.
Zayn Opens Up About Conquering Anxiety, Prepping Album No. 2 -- and Why He's Been Living on a Farm
Unfortunately, Mr. Malik’s sudden plunge into stardom meant that there was not enough time to build the character that is necessary to keep oneself grounded in the demanding spotlight. Keeping in mind that Zayn was only but a 17-year-old when he auditioned on the X factor, then week after week plummeting into the fame, I doubt this kid from the countryside in Bradford knew exactly what he was signing up for. I believe every human being is engineered in a unique way that allows oneself to flourish in their chosen profession. However, for this young man, the choice was made by the judges of the talent show, from the ‘yes’ to advance through the show to the choice of bandmates was not in his control anymore. It is sad to know how detrimental to his mental health his 1D days were, even to the point of acquiring an eating disorder. Above that having to spend his ‘prime’ years transitioning from his teens to adulthood, behind a façade of what the world saw as a tight knit group of ‘friends’, when in reality he just felt alone. I understand why he made the choice to split from the group and start to slowly regain proper control and stop making poor choices. This could be some of the reason behind Mr. Malik’s anxiety around not being able to keep deadlines, cancelling on shows, not being able to go on tours all of which come as a part and parcel of being a popstar. It is refreshing to know that Mr. Malik is trying on his end to break the cycles, start life afresh as a solo artist the best way he knows how. The importance of surrounding yourself with loved ones that best know how to make you happy is an important factor that boosts one’s mental well-being, and it is great that Mr. Malik has the full support of his caring family. I believe his move to the farm, trying to recreate familiarity, where he probably found solace, is just a way of the young man trying to relive his life of normalcy prior to being stripped of it and thrown into the hands of boy crazy Directioners.
Selena Gomez on Instagram Fatigue, Good Mental Health, and Stepping Back From the Limelight
Selena Gomez to me has always been one of the more transparent Hollywood royalty. Considering her choice to publicly talk about the struggles with lupus and the disabilities surrounding it, this article where she opens up about her mental health issues comes as no surprise. Starting off as a child Disney star and having the influence that she does on so many young children, I understand the pressure that she has to be the best version of herself just so she could set a proper example to the countless Selenators. It seems to me that Selena’s strong desire to not live a double life between the stage and at home, her urge to be authentic to her fans is most of the reason behind her anxiety and panic attacks. The loneliness she felt when she was on tours could be a major contributing factor for her depression. Figuring life on your own can be stressful as is but having to do it in the public eye, whilst being a role model to a myriad of fans, must be exponentially more stressful. Selena’s decision to cancel two tours in order to get the help that she needed in therapy is highly admirable. It seems as though she realized in order to be her true self to her fans she needed to drop her guard and find answers to battling her mental health issues. It’s amazing to note the extent to which she feels DBT has helped her, and how proud she is to talk about how therapy has got her back on track. Her desire to step away from the limelight, enjoying times with just her close friends and family on a quest to now learn more about things other than just her job. She talks of her addiction to Instagram and how she learnt to carve herself away from the immense burden of being not just a superstar but also a social media star. With her costars commenting on her vulnerability and her ’I am you’ persona, it is understandable why she never refuses pictures with her young fans. It also explains why she can’t wait to be forgotten, so she can slowly transition into a life of a normal person and not have the possibility of disappointing anyone anymore.