Anupam Kher is Manic Depressive. What is it?

Anupam Kher needs no introduction! With an illustrious career spanning decades, filled with versatile films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Tezaab, Khosla Ka Ghosla, A Wednesday, Baby, Special 26, and M.S. Dhoni- The Untold Story, the veteran is one of the most prolific actors in Bollywood.

In an interview with Zoom, the actor revealed that he was clinically diagnosed with Manic Depression. Be it struggling with mental illness or failures in life, he opened up about dealing with all these issues.  

“I was clinically diagnosed as manic depressive. I went to the Doctor, surrounded myself with medication and moved on.”

The actor elaborated on how important it is to seek treatment instead of dealing with the problem on your own. And how friends and family should recognise the signs and reach out to help. 

“Humein apne tarike se deal karna hota hai and friends and family should understand if one is behaving in a lonely manner it is important to get them out of the zone.” The illustrious actor said.

Life comes in constant highs and lows and it’s important to embrace the sticky spots in life. Talking about dealing with failure and reinventing yourself, the veteran said – “Failure is an event and never a person. You need to continue doing what you feel is right and then after a few years, you need to reinvent yourself, craft and keep moving on. You need to keep exploring and not boast over your laurels and start every day as a newcomer.”

In the past also, Anupam Kher has been vocal about breaking the taboo around mental disorders, especially depression, and encouraged people to open up about their struggles and reach out for help.

Talking about his fight against depression, “I never wanted to do anything in hiding. If people who occupy a responsible position in society open up about the mental issues they face, we can help several others who have doubts in their mind regarding mental illnesses.” Kher had said.

We love and support Anupam Kher ji! Kudos to the veteran for speaking up about his highs and lows and how to tackle them!

What is Manic Depression?

Manic Depression is a mental disorder associated with episodes of mood swings alternating between depressive lows to manic highs. It often affects thinking, judgment, and social behavior. Symptoms may include:- Frequent mood swings from high energy to low motivation, sleeplessness, irritability, hallucinations, delusions, paranoid rage, depressive episodes and so on. It can be treated with a combination of medication as well as therapy.