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When Pakistani Actress Mahira Khan Opened Up About Battling Depression
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When Pakistani Actress Mahira Khan Opened Up About Manic Depression & Facing Backlash After Raees

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When Pakistani Actress Mahira Khan Opened Up About Battling Depression
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Mahira Khan, one of Pakistan’s most celebrated stars, has always been admired for her grace and screen presence. She is best known in India for marking her Bollywood debut in 2017 with the Shah Rukh Khan starrer film Raees. However, behind the success was a phase she rarely spoke about, until she finally opened up about her emotional turmoil that happened when Pakistani actors were banned from working in India following the 2016 URI attack. In a candid conversation, she revisited the time she battled severe anxiety and depression as political tensions escalated and backlash intensified. Here’s a look back at her honest and powerful revelation.

Mahira Khan On Battling Depression

In an interview with FWhy podcast, Mahira revealed she was diagnosed with manic depression after Raees was released and also spoke about smoking pictures with Ranbir Kapoor that went viral. She shared, “I had finished the film (Raees), and everything was going fine, and then suddenly this attack (URI attack) happens. Politically, everything gets messed. With India, it is always political. But the fact that it could get this messy!”

She added, “I was not scared, but I was threatened. Constant tweets — in fact, I would get calls, and very scary ones. The only thing I wanted was that ‘Okay, fine, I can’t go to India to promote it (Raees), but I hope it releases in my country because I knew people would rush to watch it, as he (SRK) is loved here (Pakistan).”

Mahira Khan On Getting Backlash After Raees Released

Mahira further added, “That (backlash) brought out the anxiety and depression hidden inside me. That was a hard time for me. I felt attacked. I guess I had built it up, and then it came crashing down. The constant backlash. You are getting mean tweets, comments on their channels (Indian channels). That was a time when my faith broke a little, and I developed severe anxiety to the point that one day I had a panic attack and fainted.”

“That’s the first time I went for therapy. But that didn’t work out, as I went to several therapists. I was very lucky, though, because I had my family and friends supporting me, but still it isn’t external; it’s how you’re feeling inside. So, that year was rough, and it was the same year Raees released and the same year that whole picture thing happened. It broke me, and I couldn’t sleep; my hands used to shake,” she continued.

Mahira Khan Confessed Being Under Medication

Mahira Khan also admitted that she has been under medication for around 6-7 years. The actress said, “I ended up in a psychiatrist’s office, and she said, ‘We will talk about everything later on, but I need you to know that you have manic depression.’ This is the first time I am saying that; I don’t know if I should. It’s been six-seven years, I’ve been on anti-depressants. I’ve tried leaving them in the middle, and I went into a very dark space.”

She continued, “Last year, I was in bed. I remember very well that I couldn’t even get up from my bed to go to the bathroom. I remember praying, ‘I promise you, Allah, if you show me even this much hope or light, I will take it, and I will run with it.’ And when he did, and when I went back on my medicines, I woke up feeling like, ‘Oh my God, I feel like I can smile, feel lighter.’ Clinical depression is real, just like any other physical illness or mental illness. We should treat it like that.”

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Tina Knowles Says She "Went Into Such a Depression" After Ending 33-Year Marriage: "I Didn't Know How to Be Solo"
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Tina Knowles Says She “Went Into Such a Depression” After Ending 33-Year Marriage: “I Didn’t Know How to Be Solo”

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Tina Knowles Says She “Went Into Such a Depression” After Ending 33-Year Marriage: “I Didn’t Know How to Be Solo”

Tina Knowles is opening up about the emotional journey that led her to end her 33-year marriage, sharing that the choice took immense courage and left her unsure of how to rebuild her life. Speaking at the LA Times Studios’ fifth annual Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards — where HELLO! was present — the 71-year-old designer and author discussed the difficult period that followed her divorce from Mathew Knowles.

Tina, whose memoir Matriarch was released in April 2025, said her life had been deeply intertwined with Mathew’s because of their decades of marriage and their work supporting Destiny’s Child. “I was married for 33 years,” she said. “You can imagine how intertwined our lives were with Destiny’s Child and that career.”

She explained that the closeness of their personal and professional lives made the decision even harder. Tina recalled thinking, “How do I untangle this ball of yarn? Because my life is so intertwined with my ex-husband.” She served as the stylist and creative lead for Destiny’s Child, while Mathew acted as the group’s manager.

Ultimately, she decided to leave the marriage — a turning point she described as emotionally overwhelming. “When I finally decided that I would get out of the marriage … I went into such a depression,” Tina said. She added that she struggled with suddenly being on her own: “I didn’t know how to be solo without this other person who I had been with for 33 years.”

Tina also admitted she feared starting over later in life. She remembered thinking, “I’m 59. Where am I going to get a man? I’m not young anymore.” But she told the audience that choosing herself became a crucial act of courage. “Women are strong,” she said, noting that she eventually rebuilt her confidence and sense of independence. Today, Tina says she hopes her story encourages other women who feel trapped or afraid of beginning again. She emphasized that finding the bravery to make a major life change is difficult — but possible.


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Doctor shares benefits of creatine that go beyond muscle gains: ‘Showing promise for depression, Alzheimer’s…’
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Doctor shares benefits of creatine that go beyond muscle gains: ‘Showing promise for depression, Alzheimer’s…’

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Do you take creatine just to build muscle? You’re not alone – but its benefits go far beyond the gym. This popular supplement, often associated with strength and fitness, is now gaining attention for its surprising impact on brain health. Studies show that creatine may enhance memory, focus, and cognitive performance – and could even play a role in supporting recovery from brain injuries, depression, and Alzheimer’s disease.

The benefits of creatine go beyond muscle buidling.(Unsplash)

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Dr Kunal Sood, an anaesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, is shedding light on the lesser-known benefits of creatine that go beyond just muscle building. In an Instagram video posted on November 9, the physician highlights creatine’s brain-boosting benefits, noting its potential to support conditions like depression and Alzheimer’s.

Benefits of creatine beyond muscle gains

According to Dr Sood, creatine has benefits that go beyond building muscle – it can also boost brain function, supporting memory, focus, and mental energy, especially when you are sleep deprived or stressed. He explains, “It works by giving your brain more fuel, helping you think clearer and learn better.”

The physician points out, “While more research is needed, creatine is showing promise for brain health, memory, and even conditions like depression, Alzheimer’s, and recovery from brain injury.”

How to use

Dr Sood outlines the right way to take creatine safely and effectively – “Some follow a loading phase, taking 20 to 25 grams per day for five to seven days before switching to a maintenance dose of three to five grams per day. But research shows that loading isn’t necessary. Taking three to five grams daily over time is enough to increase creatine stores and get the benefits.”

The physician highlights that creatine is safe and well tolerated by adults – though some may experience gut issues like bloating or stomach discomfort. This can be easily managed by drinking adequate amounts of water. However, he warns, “There aren’t enough studies on its long-term effects in children and adolescents. So, safety for the younger population remains unclear.”

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. It is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.

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Vijay Varma reveals battling severe depression, says Aamir Khan's daughter helped him: ‘I couldn't move from my couch’
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Vijay Varma reveals battling severe depression, says Aamir Khan’s daughter helped him: ‘I couldn’t move from my couch’

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Published on: Nov 09, 2025 06:06 am IST

Vijay Varma opened up about seeking therapy, and getting diagnosed with anxiety and depression.

Actor Vijay Varma has opened up about his mental health issues for the first time. The actor was in conversation with Rhea Chakraborty in her podcast, where he shared that he was diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety, and he turned to yoga as well as therapy to heal.

Vijay Varma was last seen in the web series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack.

What Vijay shared

During the chat, Vijay shared, “I was all alone in an apartment in Mumbai. Luckily, I had a small terrace — I could see the sky, be with the elements. Otherwise, I would’ve gone mad. Actually, I did. What happened to me is that pause, that constant running after work, the byproduct is that you become so lonely. I felt very lonely, very afraid and I was like why can’t I move from my couch for four days? What’s going on?”

How Ira Khan helped him

He went on to add how Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan helped him at that time. He said, “At that time, Ira and Gulshan [Devaiah] were like my little support system. Ira was assisting on Dahaad, and we had all become good friends during the shoot. We’d video call each other on Zoom, have dinners — that was our circle. But I kept deteriorating. She was the first to point out, ‘Vijay, I think you need to start moving a little bit.’ She would do Zoom workouts and make me work out. Eventually, I did speak to a therapist, on Zoom, and I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety… My therapist even suggested medication. I told her, ‘Let me try managing for now.’” Vijay shared that he did surya namaskars and yoga as well as sought therapy.

On the work front, Vijay was last seen in IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack and the film Murder Mubarak. He is set to star next in Gustaakh Ishq, which is slated to release on November 28.

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Greet Death's Depression Anthems Are Suited to the Times » PopMatters
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Greet Death’s Depression Anthems Are Suited to the Times » PopMatters

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Finally, there is a chill in the air in the Midwest, and it is Greet Death season. The Flint, Michigan-based band makes perfect music for that time of year when the days get shorter and you pull the hoodies out of the back of the closet. On the first day of winter last year, I saw them play a packed show in Indianapolis, and it was a perfect way to welcome the coldest season.

Their name and imagery might suggest they fall in the lineage of Repulsion, the death metal pioneers also from Vehicle City, but their sound is a swirl of slowcore and shoegaze. Greet Death are on the road now, touring with Nation of Language before some headlining shows in November, promoting their excellent latest release, Die in Love.

It was a little surprising to see Die in Love arrive just as summer kicked off earlier this year, but 2025 has been one day after another of tough times, and that’s when you need Greet Death. Their songs wash over you, offering a sense of solidarity in the solitude.

“Every time we do a record, we say it’s got to be a fall record, but we released this one in summer,” says Harper Boyhtari, singer and guitarist. “It’s a romantic idea that the Midwest is great at describing depression, and there is a certain rustbelt desolation that makes for evocative imagery that we draw on.”

Co-lead singer and guitarist Logan Gaval conceived the title and the concept that unify the songs that comprise Die in Love. “So far, Logan has titled all of our records. His pitch for this record was ‘love songs done our way’. These songs ruminate on heavy concepts. The title sounds harsh, almost a threat, but it’s also a romantic idea. You hope to find someone you can die in love with. For many people, that’s the ultimate goal. The songs cover all sorts of love–friends, family, romantic, and self-love,” Boyhtari explains.

The introduction to the record came about a year ago, and its title perfectly captures the band’s current state. “Same But Different Now” opens with a more insistent rhythm than most of Greet Death’s songs, but retains the vocal and guitar sound they are known for, leading to an explosive, unexpected conclusion.

Gavel also drove the design of the album cover, which is one of the more memorable of the year, created by Olivia Sullivan. Two children, facing each other and praying, but connected by a black substance, perfectly capture the essence of the song. Die in Love was self-produced and recorded in Boyhtari’s childhood home, which turned out to be an excellent choice. “The living room in that house was great for the drums. There was a big, roomy sound there that we wanted,” Boyhtari shares.

On Greet Death’s last record, New Hell, the chilliness of songs like “Circles of Hell” and “Entertainment” was balanced by warmer-sounding tracks like “You’re Gonna Hate What You’ve Done” and “Strange Days”. Greet Death lean harder into that warmer sound this time on songs like “Country Girl” and “Love Me When You Leave”, and the balance on Die in Love comes from the aforementioned “Same But Different Now” and the anthemic title track. This is their strongest, most dynamic collection of songs yet, sure to be remembered on my year-end list.

Another highlight of Die in Love is “Motherfucker”, which Goval calls a “depression anthem” that aims to provide some catharsis for listeners. For both Goval and Boyhtari, the writing process is a way to compartmentalize feelings, to give them voice. “Motherfucker” and “I Hate Everything”, on the band’s New Low EP, share a theme.

“When I channel those feelings of isolation and depression into the song, I memorialize it forever. There is a release in that. Having that song means I’ve dealt with that feeling, and it will always have a place in my heart. There is a fanfare to performing it, where you are releasing it, and you don’t have to deal with it now. It’s a unique position, being able to put a feeling into something like a song. As a listener, I hope it makes people feel less alone, to also have a place for their feelings, too,” Boyhtari explains. “Playing these songs live adds another layer to the catharsis. “Being there at a show with other people, there is the communal experience, and the acknowledgment and sharing of that as the artist is very galvanizing.”

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Unsurprisingly, given the band’s name and a t-shirt featuring an image of Leatherface from Tobe Hooper’s classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, the band draws inspiration from horror films. Die in Love‘s highlight “Country Girl” contains references to John Carpenter blended into its midwestern narrative, and the video is an homage to 1980s horror movies. “I came up with the concept with my partner, and we worked with Chromatone Studios in Chicago to shoot it. It was filmed where we recorded Die in Love. It was so cool to pay homage to horror movies. It’s one of my favorite things I’ve done for the band,” Boyhtari shares.

One of the most compelling aspects of Greet Death is how Boyhtari and Gavel effortlessly blend everyday details and even humor into their lyrics. “The title of New Hell came from a coworker at one of Logan’s jobs. We find inspiration in the everyday details of life that vex us. The monotony of having to get up and do jobs and other routines, and having depression and anxiety, can fill us with dread. On New Hell and Dixieland, those were the thoughts we were occupied with. I appreciate that about us,” Boyhtari explains.

“There is beauty to be found and stories to be told in the mundane. And being receptive to that keeps me excited about writing songs,” Boyhtari shares. “We both use humor to cope with the tougher parts of life. I love the contrast of adding something sardonic in a song if it doesn’t sound corny. There’s an underlying message of hope that we want to communicate. We can laugh a little at the hard things in life.”

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Halle Bailey shares postpartum depression experience
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Halle Bailey shares postpartum depression experience

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Halle Bailey thinks it’s important she discusses her experience of postpartum depression.

Halle Bailey has opened up about her experiences

The 25-year-old star – who has son Halo, 22 months, with ex-partner DDG – is keen to share her experiences with other women who are facing similar challenges in their own lives.

During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Halle explained: “I felt like, wow, I have to speak up about this — not only for, you know, the older women, but the younger generation of women. There’s a lot of girls my age, like around 24 [and] 25, having children, and we kind of are like, ‘Oh my goodness.’

“When we give birth, we’re like, wow, the emotions, the hormones, everything. You realise that you need a strong support system with you. You need help. You need people to love on you and make sure that you’re okay.”

Halle thinks she can ultimately help other women to feel less isolated.

She said: “I just think it’s amazing to just be open about it because it can help so many people and make you not feel alone. That’s necessary because then they know what’s ahead and not surprised by it and know they’re not alone.”

Meanwhile, Halle previously suggested that motherhood has given her a “new level of maturity”.

The actress also confessed to being “obsessed” with her baby boy.

Halle said during a GRAMMY U Masterclass talk: “I feel like I’ve reached this new level of maturity, especially being a mother now, which is so crazy to say.

“It has opened up a whole new can of worms for me, honestly. I am obsessed with my baby. It’s insane.”

Halle – who is perhaps best known for starring in the 2023 Little Mermaid movie – suggested motherhood has given her a “greater purpose” in life.

She said: “It’s literally like your heart is in your hands in this beautiful being.

“I just feel like I have such greater purpose and so much more to do for him and so much more that I want him to be able to experience. It gives me a new motivation and drive and passion for myself, for my family, for my life.”




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Sameera Reddy reveals getting trolled while suffering from postpartum depression: 'The bhajiwala also didn't spare me'
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Sameera Reddy reveals getting trolled while suffering from postpartum depression: ‘The bhajiwala also didn’t spare me’

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Actor Sameera Reddy has opened up about the time when she was suffering from postpartum depression and how she was trolled then. Speaking with Zoom, Sameera revealed that after she gained weight, following her pregnancy, trolling on social media platforms affected her.

Sameera Reddy tied the knot on January 21, 2014.

Sameera Reddy talks about postpartum depression

Sameera talked about the “rough time” she had to go through when her weight was 105 kg. She shared, “After I gave birth, I put on so much weight because I was pumped with hormones. I had a rough time emotionally dealing with postpartum at that time. In the beginning, I was affected because I myself was confused. I went from absolutely slim to 105 kg.”

Sameera was trolled by a vendor

She said she was even trolled by the vegetable vendor. “I remember being mad, depressed. People are not nice. If they want to say something, they say it on your face. I always say the bhajiwala (vegetable vendor) also did not spare me. Nobody will understand at that moment what you are going through. So I am not going to lie and say it didn’t hurt me,” added Sameera.

About Sameera’s personal life

Sameera tied the knot with Akshai Varde, an entrepreneur, on January 21, 2014, in a traditional Maharashtrian ceremony. The couple is parents to two children–son Hans and daughter Nyra. Sameera and Akshai welcomed Hans in 2015 and Nyra in 2019.

When Sameera opened up about her life

In 2022, Sameera shared a long post on Instagram talking about her postpartum depression. She had written, “I questioned myself so many times if I should have a second baby. I was a complete wreck after my firstborn. PPD hit me like a brick. I lost control of my body and my self-worth. And it took a toll on my marriage because I had no clue how to handle it. I had a rock of a husband, amazing in-laws, and my family that never let my hand go through it all, and that really helped.”

A part of her note also read, “So many women ask me how I knew I wanted another child. Honestly, everyone’s journey is different, and it’s hard to pin down what makes you sure. But I will tell you that the only thing I knew was that this little girl, my Nyra, showed me how fearless I am, and I knew it was my decision and I could handle it. Because of those sleepless nights, the body changes, and the adjustment to the firstborn is not easy, but it’s not difficult either.”

Sameera to make comeback to films after 13 years

The actor, who has been a part of many Bollywood films such as No Entry (2005), Race (2008) and De Dana Dan (2009), took a break from acting after her marriage. Sameera was seen in Tezz in 2012. She is set to return to acting with her comeback film, Chimni, a horror-thriller set for a 2025 release.

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Frankie Bridge feels like a 'worthless waste of space' as she grapples with depression
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Frankie Bridge feels like a ‘worthless waste of space’ as she grapples with depression

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Frankie Bridge is struggling with her mental health and has felt like “a worthless waste of space”.

Frankie Bridge has been grappling with depression for many years

The former Saturdays singer has always been candid about her battle with depression and anxiety, and over the weekend, she revealed she spent most of her time “psyching” herself up to get up and about and do some exercise to help relive the stress.

She penned on her Instagram Stories: “Sometimes this is what depression looks like.

“Sitting on the sofa all day in your pjs. Then being so fundamentally fed up of your own s***, you finally find the strength to make it to the gym.

“Quick shower and back to the sofa and pjs. Better than nothing.”

In another post of her on an exercise machine, she penned: “Spent a lot of the time psyching myself up and trying to quiet the noise in my head.

“Today it’s telling me I’m a worthless waste of space.”

Frankie shared a similar post in March.

She told her followers: “I have finally made it down to the gym. It has taken me the whole day to actually get here. ‘My depression is absolutely kicking my a*** and I am so over it.

“You know when you just feel like you do all the things you’re told to do and then it just always comes back.

“I’m just so bored of myself, it is so boring. You know, I just think everyone around me must just be so bored of it as well.

“But I am here, I’m gonna try and do as much as I can in the gym, because I know it will make me feel better. And so sitting around, eating s***, which is what I’ve been doing all day, only makes me feel worse.”

Frankie later shared with her fans how much better she felt after her workout.

She said: “So there is not much that a little bit of Paramore and a workout can’t fix.

“I definitely feel a lot better and if I hadn’t come in, I’d have just berated myself even more that I had the whole day that I was able to come to the gym and I just didn’t, and I just sat around and just wallowed in self pity.

“It is what it is, I should just be pleased that I’ve done it. It’s just a little reminder we have bad days. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better one.”

Last year, Frankie said she had developed a better understanding of her illness.

She said: “When you understand that it’s a medical thing, it makes you feel like you’re not just crazy.”

Frankie previously entered a specialist mental health hospital after understanding that she “couldn’t cope with everyday life”.

The brunette beauty – who is married to former soccer star Wayne Bridge – told BBC Radio 1: “I’d reached a point where I couldn’t cope with everyday life.

“I was constantly crying and telling my partner that I didn’t really want to be here anymore.”

Frankie is “proud” with how she copes with her mental health struggles.

She said: “I still suffer with depression and anxiety but I just know how to deal with it better now.”




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