known as is not only one of the most popular American wrestlers, but also a sought-after actor. On May 19, the premiere of the tenth film in the “Fast and the Furious” series, of which Johnson was a part for years, will take place. The Rock, in an interview with CNN in 2021, declared that he would not return to the franchise, but there was a rumor in foreign media that fans of the actor should wait for the post-credits scene to watch the latest work by Louis Leterrier.
The artist was recently a guest of The Pivot podcast, where he talked about his health problems. Johnson, thanks to his openness, broke the stereotype. The actor associated with great strength and masculinity showed that depression is not a weakness, but a disease that needs to be fought, and that it is courageous to ask for help in such a situation.
The Rock has admitted that he has had depressive episodes throughout his life, starting in college. While studying at the University of Miami, he injured his shoulder, which prevented him from playing on the football team. The incident devastated him and he stopped going to school. “The interesting thing is that I didn’t know what was wrong with me then. I didn’t know anything about mental health. I didn’t know what depression was. The only thing I was sure of was that I didn’t want to be there, I didn’t want to participate in anything,” said the famous actor. “I got to the point where I didn’t want to go anywhere. I was crying all the time.”
The film “Black Adam” added that it was also the time when he stopped exercising regularly. However, he emphasizes that getting back in shape after an injury is still an easier task than working on your own psyche. The actor noted that another strong depressive episode caught up with him during the divorce, after some time another one appeared. He admitted that help and understanding from his friends were worth their weight in gold at that time.
“Salvation” during depressive episodes are for the actor above all his daughters. In addition, Johnson tries to focus on the positive aspects of life and be grateful for them. In an interview with The Rock, he repeatedly emphasized that for years he had no idea that his severe depression was a symptom of the disease.
“As men, we don’t talk about these things. We just try to get through it ourselves. It’s unhealthy, but it was the only way we used to know,” Johnson explained and addressed the fans: “If you’re going through your own version of feeling good into mental hell “The most important thing you can do is talk to someone. You can’t fix it if you keep all the pain inside. It’s superpower and courage to talk to someone. I lost two friends because they committed suicide. Talk to someone. Even if you feel like it’s different, you’re never alone.”
You need help?
If you are experiencing difficulties and are thinking about taking your own life or want to help a person at risk of suicide, remember that you can use the free help numbers:
- Support Center for Adults in Mental Crisis: 800-70-2222
- Helpline for Children and Youth: 116 111
- Emotional support phone for adults: 116 123
- Under this link [LINK: ] you will find more information on how to help yourself or others, and contacts to organizations that help people in crisis and their loved ones.
- If your life is at risk due to suicidal thoughts or attempted suicide, for immediate crisis intervention, call the police on 112 or go to the A&E department of your local psychiatric hospital.
Source: Gazeta
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