Clinical depression is a serious mental health problem in which a person feels sadness, despair and fatigue for a long time. It is not just a normal sadness, but it is a condition that affects every aspect of a person’s life. Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has also struggled with this problem and he has recently spoken openly about it.
Former Indian cricket team player Robin Uthappa recently openly told that he has struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts. He said that the toughest fight of his life was not on the cricket field, but inside his mind. Robin says that by sharing his story, he wants to end the silence and stigma related to mental health, so that more people can also talk about it.
Robin Uthappa was suffering from clinical depression
Robin said that he experienced clinical depression for the first time in 2011. But at that time he did not understand what was happening to him. He started feeling that something was wrong, but he could not understand what. He started feeling the burden of his life, as if everything had become very heavy.
How to get out of this Robin Uthappa
Robin said that even in this difficult time he did not lose hope. He believed that one day he would be able to come out of this darkness. He told that the first step to fight depression is that you accept that something is going wrong. Until we do not accept that we need help, it is difficult to get out of this problem.
Uthappa said that writing his feelings and thoughts on paper proved very beneficial for him. He said that this helped him understand his situation and deal with it. He advised everyone that if they are also in such a situation, then they should try to write down their feelings. This helps in understanding oneself and it becomes easier to find a solution to the problem.
What is clinical depression?
Clinical depression is a mental disease in which a person constantly feels sad and hopeless. This sadness and hopelessness can last not for a few days or weeks, but for months or years. In this, the person does not find happiness or interest in anything, even if it was previously a favorite thing. It affects the person’s ability to think, feel and work.
Ways to deal with depression
- Medical help: If you think you are suffering from depression, see a mental health professional.
- Healthy lifestyle: Exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet, and get enough sleep.
- Support group: Talk to a friend or family member, or join a support group.
- Journaling: Writing down your feelings and thoughts can help reduce mental stress.
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