Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is best known for his time in WWE as a wrestler as well as his time on the big screen, starring in hit films such as “Black Adam”, “Jungle Cruise”, and “Jumanji”.
The 51-year-old is often seen as a big, strong individual, but he has been disappointing and increasingly open with his fans about his past mental health struggles.
Dwayne Johnson Opens Up About Mental Health
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The former WWE star and “Moana” actress opened up to fans and talked about her past struggles with mental health.
Johnson recently appeared on “The Pivot” podcast, where he said he has struggled with his mental health for years. In fact, he said it started years ago, but he never opened it because he felt he couldn’t find the words to express his feelings.
“I left school, but interestingly at the time, I didn’t know what mental health was. I don’t know what depression is. I just knew I didn’t want to be there,” Johnson told “The Pivot” host.
He later said he first recognized his mental health struggles after his college football career ended, and again after divorcing his first wife Dany Garcia in 2008.
“I knew what it was at the time and luckily I had some friends that I could lean on and say, ‘Hey, I’m feeling a little shaky right now. I got a little bit of a fight going on’,” Johnson explained.
Lean On Others
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The “Jungle Cruise” actress said once she recognized her mental health issues, she was able to lean on close friends and seek professional help to help her overcome her mental health, and she hopes others struggling can do the same.
“I have worked hard over the years to gain the emotional tools to overcome any mental pain that may test me. As men, we don’t talk about it. We just put our heads down and work through it. Not healthy, but that’s all we know,” Johnson said.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, men and women both experience depression and anxiety, however, diagnosing men can be a little more difficult “because depressed men may appear angry or aggressive instead of sad, their family, friends, and even their doctor may not always recognize anger or aggression as symptoms of depression.
Also, “men are less likely than women to recognize, talk about and seek treatment for depression”, making it harder to diagnose.
He continued, “If you’re going through your own version of mental health turning into mental hell, the most important thing you can do is talk to someone. Having the courage to talk to someone is your superpower.”
If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Contact your primary care physician or call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or the Disaster Distress Helpline.
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