Arjun Kapoor explained that he turned to therapy to cope with the mental challenges he faced after some of his recent films underperformed at the box office.
Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor recently opened up about his health issues. The actor revealed that he is dealing with mild depression and the autoimmune disorder Hashimoto’s disease. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Arjun spoke about his upcoming film Singham Again, directed by Rohit Shetty, and shared these personal details.
The actor explained that he turned to therapy to cope with the mental challenges he faced after some of his recent films underperformed at the box office. He added that “growing up overweight caused him a lot of emotional trauma.”
Arjun said, “I started seeking therapy… The depression and therapy part started happening last year… I didn’t know if I was depressed or not; I just knew something wasn’t working… My life was in the public eye and I found myself looking at the work of others and wondering, ‘Will I be able to do it or will I have a chance?’ I’ve never been a bitter or negative person, but it started to fester inside me in a strange way… I started therapy and went to a couple of therapists that didn’t work out, which left me confused again. Finally, I found someone who really allowed me to open up. She diagnosed me at that time with mild depression, which she described as circumstantial.”
What is Hashimoto’s disease?
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disorder that can cause hypothyroidism or an underactive thyroid. In some cases, it can also cause hyperthyroidism or an overactive thyroid. The NIDDK explains that thyroid hormones regulate the body’s energy use and affect almost all organs, including heart rate.
The NIDDK lists common symptoms of Hashimoto’s disease as:
- Fatigue
- weight gain
- Sensitivity to cold
- Joint and muscle pain
- Constipation
- Dry skin or dry, weakened hair.
- Heavy or irregular menstrual periods or fertility problems
- Slow heart rate
