I have gone through clinical depression and anxiety, says Priya Ahuja

Best known for her role as a reporter in lsquoTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Priya Ahuja spoke to Mid Day Online on the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2022Priya have you ever struggled with any kind of clinically diagnosed mental health condition If so will you be comfortable sharing your experienceYes I have gone through clinical depression and anxiety It was during corona and lockdown I couldnt accept the fact that I was literally caged inside my house and cant go out It was extremely difficult for me mentally and emotionally After my babys birth I wanted to travel but I couldnt due to the lockdown and that got into my head and I couldnt take that emotionallyWhat personal development efforts have you made to overcome your mental health issuesI have been through different kind of therapiesI chose the path of spirituality and I chose meditation I learnt reiki to get over it physically mentally and emotionallyAlso Read Katrina Kaif reveals Vicky Kaushalrsquos reaction to Phone Bhootrsquos trailer When did you realize that you have mental health issues that needs to be addressedThankfully I was always extremely aware about the changes around me so that I could figure it out in the initial phase itself There was something off and different in my attitude and the anxiety and the body language that I had during those days were enough to make me realize that I was going through depressionDid you try talkingdiscussing the same with anyoneYes of course I spoke to Malav Being my better half and my best friend I spoke to him and he helped me a lot He was the one who found me a therapist and then I started getting therapy Also Ambika from our show lsquoTaarak Mehtarsquo also helped me a lot with her healing sessionsWas it tough dealing with Covid 19 timesIt was a tough time I was a new mom and I had no one around me It was only my husband Malav and me who were taking care of our new born baby and our 2 old aged dogs So it was extremely difficult for me to handle and manage everything Corona made it even tougherSince you have addressed the problem and have come our successfully can you tell us as to how can one identify the people with mental issueAs I said I discussed it with Malav and some of my friends that I have anxiety I am under depression and I get anxious about a few topics and things around me This is what I expect and suggest that if someone who feels theyrsquore going through some mental health issues please talk to people talk to your closed ones and take helpWere you on medication of any sort or only counselling helped you out to overcome itNo Thankfully because I realized my issue at a very initial stage counselling really helped me and I didnrsquot have to take any sort of medicationThese days many people young and old are becoming victims day by day to the silent problem of mental health Is there anything that you want to tell themI dont think so it is very easy to figure out if somebody is going through any mental issue but if you are close to people if youll observe your close ones maybe you will be able to figure it out that they are not the same There are small signs if you notice them you will definitely figure outHow do you motivate yourself dailyMore than me Malav motivates me each and every day For work for my mental and physical health and overall his love keeps me motivated to do everything in lifeAlso Read Karan Johar announces he is quitting Twitter