The Oscar-winning musician spoke on depression and anxiety, saying most people suffer from mental health issues as they try to deal with a ‘void’ in their lives. The 57-year-old shared that people feel incomplete and don’t understand how to overcome that feeling.

“Now we all have mental health problems, depression. Because I think there is a void in all of us,” Rahman said in an interview on the sidelines of the International Film Festival of India in Goa.

Rehman said investing energy in reading, writing and even listening to music can help a person suffering from mental health problems recover. “That void can be filled by storytellers, by philosophy, by entertaining in a way where you don’t even realize you’re taking drugs, and not just to satisfy your physical needs like violence and sex and things like that.” From. “There’s more to it than all of those things,” he said.

suffered from depression in childhood

Earlier this year, Rahman also spoke at length about battling suicidal thoughts in his youth. The musician revealed that his mother taught him the importance of making a small difference in the lives of others, even if it means sharing a simple smile with them. Rehman said that one piece of advice brought a storm of change in his life, helping him fight his mental health issues.

“When I was young, I had suicidal thoughts, so my mother used to say, ‘When you live for others, you won’t have these thoughts.’ This is one of the most beautiful advice I got from my mother. When you live for others, and you are not selfish, your life has a meaning, whether you are creating for someone, for something. Buying food for someone who can’t afford it, or just making someone smile, those are the things that keep us going,” he explained.

Easy ways you can take care of your mental health

According to experts, intentionally taking care of your mental health can help you prevent the onset of mental illnesses, get physically fit, maintain healthy relationships, and even deal with life’s stressors in a healthy way. Is. You can do this a few ways including:

• Eat a healthy diet that includes vitamins and proteins that contribute to good mental health
• Practice Gratitude and Have a Positive Mindset
• be physically active
• Accept what you feel and always speak your mind
• Get regular, uninterrupted, and quality sleep to reduce the risk of depression and other mental health conditions
• Stay hydrated to help stay mentally focused and improve your energy levels
• Take time to relax by adopting healthy relaxation strategies like yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, journaling or listening to music.

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