Bollywood star Deepika Padukone on overcoming depression - BBC News

Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone speaks to the BBC, about her battle with depression. She talks about living and working with depression, seeking therapy, overcoming her initial resistance towards medication, and shares a message for others struggling with mental health issues.
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[@Your_HistorianBuddy]

People who think tension is depression bro you never experienced this hell. The people who actually been in this hell only they can understand the pain , the pain that kills you every second .

[@18itsme]

Depression is the most horrible period in everyone's life who suffered that bloody disease 💯

[@ZadMayur]

Her depression story is biggest inspiration for those who actually suffering from Depression 💪👌

[@meerakalyan236]

I wonder if that's true ;)

[@meerakalyan236]

I feel extremely happy for Ranbir Kapoor that he chose to marry Alia bhat and not deepika padukone. All thanks to Neetu Singh for asking Ranbir to ditch Deepika.

[@18itsme]

@@meerakalyan236If oneday Alia contract with depression, you will happy to be them seperated... Right 🙄?

[@parveenansari4852]

@@meerakalyan236 i pray to god that you experience depression once in ur life …so that u understand what’s pain

[@tinumariyajoy5702]

@@taleswithtea3964 This is called plain ignorance. She is talking about a clinical condition so many people around us are going through. If you don't know about it try to learn about it. I am from medical field and whatever she have done have inspired alot of people to face the stigma and come out and talk about their problems.

[@Akshit_Saini]

I remember when the news spread out and she admitted and confessed this depression thing she was dealing with I laughed and judged that how on earth a person can be depressed having everything she or he could afford? But, gradually when few symptoms happened with me it felt real. Depression can happen without any realisation. It’s not a tough battle but a process to be handle and only you can do it yourself.

[@emyf9194]

Depression and feeling depressed is not the same thing.. Depression is the chemical imbalance in the brain and it can happen to anyone and it don't discriminate whether you're rich or poor. I went through it 2 yrs ago and it was hell.. All u can think about is death and how to end the suffering. It's better to break an arm cuz at least u can get a cast and it'll heal over time. But with depression u have to wear a mask of a happy face and pretend like everything is ok and it's not

[@chhandasarkar8094]

You are almost as candid as her! 👍

[@shortscut8219]

​@@emyf9194did you take medications? And what medications?

[@bhavanadhruva4515]

Why She not reply or explain about medication.she must guide properly

[@ABCblahblahblah]

Who ever told you that having money makes anyone immune to depression? There are millionaires killing themselves everyday. God is the only One who can fill that empty hole inside all of us.

[@randomsort3221]

I think a lot of people can relate to her after this pandemic (me being one of them)...

[@18itsme]

I can understand this before pandemic.. Because I am in a 7 years of horrible depression 🙂💔

[@VicSaidThat]

Ffs depression us caused by more than just a pandemic

[@priyanshimuniya9096]

I am also dealing with depression.its my toughest time please pray for me.

[@dolcevitaslots]

How are you doing did you start anything? I’m in same situation

[@fossilfuel]

​@@dolcevitaslotshey I'm also suffering. Why don't you guys make a group in which we can discuss to find a cure for this.

[@khushbuprasad9048]

Me too I don't feel like going for meds

[@sunnys3325]

2:38 she hit the nail on the head! Its seems like the sun isnt shining anymore. Its hard to explain but depression is REAL. All parts of the depression spectrum are serious. Bless her and thank you for explaining this personal and serious health issue. ✌❤ from the States

[@sunnys3325]

@@Gabbie44 like the media doesnt regurgitate same old shit every day for years and years?? U dont think medical issues should be constantly talked about and reminded?? Look at the statistics if u can read. Famous people are portrayed as if they are larger than life. This interview simply REMINDS people that this disease doesnt discriminate. Young,old, famous or poor. Even ignorant, uneducated people like yourself can fall victim to this disease. Sorry its too difficult for you to understand. Maybe a friend can explain if u have any. SmH...

[@sunnys3325]

@Ansel T well I guess shes a POS then and is doing it all for fame...

[@zoy_a899]

@@Gabbie44 Oh stfu you're just jealous

[@weltschmertzz]

Ever since I was a child I cried myself to sleep. I didn't understand it then but what I knew was there was something heavy and painful deep inside.

[@motivationvideos758]

Am feeling same

[@joshuawright3983]

Is true depression is silent killer. You feel so lonely and can't see happiness and feel easily crying for no reason and a bit embarresed to open up

[@shilparanimonga6815]

I was in depression since my childhood. . God helped me to overcome this problem permanently. I can share my tips with you. M 100 % sure it will help everyone. You can msg me on insta shipsyy

[@foodandfashion9309]

@shilparani, plz tell me, how u overcome it

[@shapeofyou1548]

How to overcome it?

[@shrutiwagh1022]

Yes it is true

[@emanfareed5047]

please take care of your self do treatment. get your self out

[@hamza3065]

Kudos to her, I can relate in every way, education about one's problem makes it easier to handle, stigma around mental health issues should end

[@eywa7]

I know a lot of people say how is it possible for someone so famous to have depression. Truth is celebrities must go through depression and anxiety all the time. When they are criticised, when they lose touch with reality, when they drop from the top to the bottom suddenly - or taking substances to cope. This is why I wouldn’t ever want to be a celebrity.

[@sabtan7777]

I am extremely sorry deepika padukone mam 2020 2021 I used to make fun of her depression but this year 2022 from last 2 and half month I am dealing with the same problem 🥲🥲just wanna say you thank you atleast you being such a big celebrity came and told the world about your depression journey thank-you I hope I will recover soon

[@shreya3087]

What is ur zodiac sign??

[@sabtan7777]

@@shreya3087 why are you asking

[@surajbankar2607]

How are you now?

[@sabtan7777]

@@surajbankar2607 fine 😇😇thnks 4 asking

[@ameermoaviakhan4277]

​@@sabtan7777are you perfectly alright now or still have symptoms?

[@sheekadaDahab]

Thank god she got help at the right moment

[@vishaloc8092]

Life after depression will be on another level 🔥

[@surajbankar2607]

Did you overcome from depression?

[@ajassharafudeen]

I did. Requires utmost sincerity and ready for a change.

[@ameermoaviakhan4277]

​@@ajassharafudeenAre you perfectly alright now or still have symptoms?

[@ajassharafudeen]

@@ameermoaviakhan4277 Islam taught me the purpose of life, which perfectly aligns with our hearts. The type of depression where life seems clueless all the time, or the heart that feels overburden, hollow, dark and hollow, suffocating, all these are gone, Alhamdulillaah.

[@Dannya1300]

​@@ajassharafudeenkuch bhi tell me the solution

[@masoommimi25]

She has spoken the absolute truth and has spoken facts of how depression happens and how it can end! Exactly what has happened to me is exactly how she has articulated well!

[@ameermoaviakhan4277]

Did you have depression? Are you perfectly alright now??

[@supersmart671]

She is just brave and honest!! Thanks for inspiring others to open up

[@asifshahzad1298]

A great human being Deepika🙏

[@ghausiyanargis8773]

It's really hard to put into words what exactly a person feels in depression

[@bhanushikha1]

I really needed to hear this today! I feel confident that I’m battle this too

[@yumnaamjad2637]

Its so brave of her to share her story.I agree its not knowing,lack of awareness and stigma tgat worsens it.professional help and medication is necessary

[@prameshsigdel3962]

Vitamin D and B12 now a days is the biggest culprit for depression.People should go out more without sunscreen.People should sleep at least 8 hours for giving time to brain for repairment.More stress,More coffee,More alcohol,staying inside,Too much social media and too much expectation from life will make you restless and depress. Careful and be healthy guys.

[@prudhvirajdr6468]

Well said ❤ whatever u said in ur comment is true!

[@prudhvirajdr6468]

Best comment!

[@thenutbrothers8726]

When we came across such a stories ,you would immediately think ,that we all humans, in spite of title or fame.thank you Deepika sharing your story, good luck.

[@p.lawrence7014]

Astoundingly Beautiful thankyou Deepika really helpful😘😍

[@afrinkhan2390]

I love her so much😭❤🌻🌼😘

[@loversdeepikapadukone4161]

Deepik Padukone Queen 😍😍😍😘

[@Ankita_saikia99]

Bhagwan ye dukh kisiko na de 😭

[@navyarishumishra]

Not everyone is lucky enough to get people who would actually care about their condition if we share it to them.

[@godslaya4563]

Anchor talks in slow motion

[@ssri-sq1sd]

This helps me a lot. It gave me the feeling that I am not alone. I had also the same feelings for so many months. I still go to therapy and have EMDR also for trauma. Trauma caused a lot of sadness but I work hard on it and if I feel this way, I can remember this video. Thanks a lot ♡

[@surajbankar2607]

What happened with you

[@hemantv1676]

Just here to read comments

[@namraaah271]

Mahn me too

[@priyankapriyadarshini377]

So pureeee and heart touching things ❤

[@coinparadise]

ME TOO IN DEPRESSION BUT I LIVE IN EUROPE😓

[@flyingtoworld509noorkhan3]

i leave europe and now living in indonesia earning little but no depresion

[@veena7000]

Thankyou for sharing..

[@yoshitamaurya5623]

I am so happy that it's being talked about. I love her💚

[@michaelscofield9247]

I dont like green heart!

[@avairavan.]

Phyciatric medication wasted 3 years of my life..... 😢🥺🥺😭😭.... Take care guys....come out of depression naturally.... Just sleep sleep sleep well....guys...

[@Asdfg454]

How naturally 😭 yar

[@anuradhadubey9679]

Kese thik hui aap

[@byrolyn8182]

Thank you for being on the Duchess of Sussex podcast.

[@lissyav3643]

Which doctor did she consult? Does anyone know?? Pls share immediately

[@LS-hx3df]

Love you Deepika .

[@lucmahe9062]

Again, "we will find a way" dear Deepika.

[@unknownal8221]

She's so real! I really love her. Hope all celebs in BW (if not ppl in general) are like her at least everything would be great

[@lucmahe9062]

Tu n'es pas une femme de mots ! Tu es une femme de SENTIMENTS. C'est grâce à ça que, de Paris, "ça marche !".

[@clashquinn5386]

I feel like she's echoing what's going on my mind..

[@nazhatkhan8470]

It was an interesting video on sweet deepika giving clues to overcome depression. I think getting engaged in work with smiles on face will be a way out to combat depression with ease.

[@user-yk5lv8iw8x]

An outsider to Bollywood but rules the roost. A true, classy queen.

[@anjalichinnu4504]

Deepika Padukone best

[@byrolyn8182]

As a psychiatrist if you are moderately or severely depressed, I would recommend medication and therapy. Definitely if you are severely depression, medication is important.

[@Asdfg454]

😭 oh pls tell me , I m suffering Pls share which thereapy

[@raavirangmunch]

Maybe i get better someday 😢. I too feel same.

[@user-wh3hr3oz6l]

Amazing

[@shoaibibrahim7227]

Love u deepu

[@koalatheworld]

What a beautiful woman.

[@johnd6099]

Not really

[@Oakland510]

I don’t understand how someone good looking can be depressed. You don’t face social anxiety and you have better positive life experiences compared to the ugly folks

[@tanishapandey8510]

@@Oakland510 im a tall thin fair indian girl with a decent face, i fit the indian beauty standard and I’m still depressed and have social anxiety. Sure i get treated better due to my looks but being attractive doesn’t solve all your problems

[@Salemaa]

@@johnd6099 She is better than an average looking indian woman!

[@lucmahe9062]

Si tu veux, c'est quand même extraordinaire parce que de Paris, regarder BBC India, c'est impossible.

[@jyotipranav]

You're so brave, dear Deepika. God bless you

[@books1278]

I love deepika

[@chandrikamohan200]

She as a celebrity could afford to go to counseling . But what about common people who cannot pay that much for counseling. I think it really costs very much .

[@aryanthakur7189]

Bilkul sahi bol rhi hoo aap ....feeling high jaise sab kuch thik hoogya hoo...alge din firse gir jaoo...feeling low.

[@entertainmentnewsandreview1843]

A thing that always intrigues me is that she has never acknowledged Ranveer's role as a partner,care giver, support through her journey...i hope she would...

[@berries8691]

That's what came to my mind

[@deepthin7480]

Well maybe he was not a big part of her recovery? Maybe they were in the beginning phase of relationship ,where relationship is uncertain and fragile.

[@ABhattacharya]

She wasn’t in a relationship with Ranveer when she was diagnosed with Depression. Ranveer came later.

[@rakheejaiswal5350]

​@@deepthin7480she was in relation with him. She went through depression in 2014 and they were dating from 2012

[@auro1986]

bbc good you see no depression in lives movie stars who were born in a celebrity's house

[@LurkingLinnet]

Thank you Deepika

[@deepikapelmo5287]

Go ahead Deepika you are the best beautiful person ever.

[@fahivlogs7615]

Deepika u r doing great job of this👍🏻

[@sureshbabusekharan7093]

Anchor and her questions make me feel depressed

[@alexajess5677]

sureshbabu sekharan 😂😂

[@Ava10045]

Listen to her. Depression is a deadly disease,

[@kevinwellwrought2024]

Depression is a widespead and rampant problem in UK.

[@boomstick_]

@Miami Vice Just because someone is rich or famous doesn't mean they can't be depressed. Everyone has mental health and that means anyone can have depression or other mental issues.

[@AlanWattResistance]

It's because we all hate what this country has turned into.

[@melgrant7404]

@@AlanWattResistance yes and personal life events

[@kkpkk4706]

UK is depressed because they have free time to get depressed. They should be sent to sweat shops in China to cure their depression.

[@kevinwellwrought2024]

What free time? In UK everyone is working flat out without enough break time and proper holiday period. China though is much much worse so is India.

[@shiventiwari2314]

Inka break up hoskta h toh baki kya h😅, batao how someone can stop loving such kind of person, person like Deepika Padukone ❤️

[@rembels]

Nice & charming❤️

[@lucmahe9062]

Son conseil : concentre-toi sur les SENTIMENTS ! Tu es une femme de SENTIMENTS Deepika.

[@TheAirtrans]

Blessed.Its real...depression

[@cameronpeacock12]

Does anyone remember good journalism

[@myunfilteredvision8]

My sister has it

[@dileepingawale8183]

#Best Actress #in the India,,,

[@naseemkhan-dc8dq]

Wonderful video. Alhaj Dr Malik Naseem Ullah Khan. An ex medical and senior medical officer in the various hospitals of Punjab, Pakistan, including BHU'S, RHC'S, THQ'S and DHQ'S, from 1985 to 2012. Actively participated in the divine noble scheme of Waqfay Nau, including the free medical cheek ups of Waqfay Nau boys and girls, in free medical camps and in Baby Shows in Rabwah(Chenab Nagar) and in the surrounding cities of Punjab, Pakistan from1985 to 2012 regularly and c and now in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 03.11.2019 at 09.27 pm(Canadian time).

[@yepperdeedooda]

I know exactly how she overcame depression. She became rich and famous.

[@BronchitisMan]

Chester Bennington from Linkin Park was both rich and famous :'( As was Robin Williams.

[@tokyodoru]

HAHAHA

[@deepalall647]

She was already rich and famous.Money can't buy happiness.

[@NDNmixedblood]

@@BronchitisMan Right.

[@NDNmixedblood]

@@deepalall647 Exactly

[@KarthikSoun]

Dieting also causes such bouts. Actors have many eatting disorders

[@haqkomano4175]

she is brave and spoke freely about her experience which shows her confidence and good mental health but she did not ask her whether she is still taking any medicine for it or not.

[@harinath2007]

She is not taking medicine.. She is taking drugs according to NCB (narcotics beuro).. In fact drugs will lead to depression. How it feels like wasting our valuable time to hear and watch these stupid interviews? :)

[@user-kl9wb8sn8r]

@@harinath2007you idoit

[@kaonashiyakuza]

I see Deepika I click... simple

[@kaonashiyakuza]

@Himanshu 私は知らない、彼女もそこで有名であるかもしれない...ところで私はこれを書くためにグーグル翻訳を使った

[@sharminsgraphics378]

because of her i could know what's happening to me...

[@rokshanabari5472]

Wonderful 👍 BBC News ❤ .

[@joshuawright3983]

I salut you Deepika to open up

[@yasminaneesa3231]

She let all her fans down

[@Sunshineqwertyuiop]

Because of drugs uh ? Why do you care about her personal life ?

[@ankan.majumder]

❤

[@nardousyeshambel4257]

Queen of Queen's👑👑👑

[@Tejaswini37]

Actually i laughed at her before but during pregnancy i alomst died due to depression. . Crying everyday tried to commit suicide so took professional help.. & everyone in my family prayed for my health.. God is always great and he saved me and my baby.. She is two month old now but my medication is still on as of now

[@imisterterrific]

Go for a tour if you are depressed if you don't have money share them with friends and say the situation and be bold ahead

[@shubhamxjoshi7570]

Depression is nothing As per **Colin Campbell** in his book **Romantic ethic & spirit of modern consumerism** you are enjoying your life & suddenly You don't have bucks to spent your swanky lifestyle is becoming cheap all this causes depression

[@smitamacwan754]

As soon as you know about your health, go to doctor and as many resources you know at come to know. Never hide from anybody.Talk openly and discuss about it, as Deepika has mentioned that she took medical help, likewise any one is suffering from mental health should immediately consult the medical professionals.

[@ravisah388]

I m not able to think properly after depression..i had isolated myself..now i m communicating with people ...i started gym ..feel happy..but still my head feel little heavy ..its been 60 days ..do u think i need medication..or it will go with time

[@PriyaGupta_77]

🙏

[@aishwaryachopra8438]

Looks like Deepika's make up artist finally ease up on her eyebrows. She looks so much better with a very light eyebrow make up. Before it used to be thick and she looks terrible with it.

[@subhashthakur514]

Good

[@thomasthomasphilp4393]

After 1 year of Corona crisis I dont have any energy.

[@PrabhasDas-jm5mh]

I am suffering ocd

[@gauriraghuwanshi6414]

My mom dad helping me but few raw agents just hurting and playing as football with my life coz they are less in there skill to take me out of it and putting me in depression by different team

[@AmanKumar-gv7qe]

Deepika is queen

[@lucmahe9062]

Chère Deepika : "on trouvera une solution", d'accord ???

[@cmonster6]

I never heard of someone knowing the exact moment they started suffering depression

[@irina009]

She said she didn't even know what it was she was experiencing. She just remembers she woke up and felt a sunken feeling.

[@melgrant7404]

Even after a traumatic life event?

[@Asdfg454]

I feel everytime low Can't even talk with anyone Loose confidence Not need reason to depress Depress around people Not having friends Weired Sucidary thoughts

[@kidsclassroom8087]

I'm going through major dipression it's just hell

[@234piya]

How r u now??

[@gauriraghuwanshi6414]

I too had this. I got to know this is caused by environment and corrupted people making each other paranoid and creating chaos making list deliberately... And i have this repeat telecast again once again I'm feeling again depression since 3 week it is caused it wasn't there i was happy

[@Conway1]

God bless u

[@234piya]

Hw r u nw??

[@noopurparikh7793]

Lol. My mum still says that there is no such thing. It’s all in the mind, that I am just weak.

[@fossilfuel]

There is very less awareness in our society about this.

[@geetchavan6898]

15feb😢😢😢

[@dakgenyokir]

I feel her..