Ankita Konwar Faces Hardships With Depression, Says ‘Not Everyone Who Looks Fine is Actually Fine’

Milind Soman's wife Ankita Konwar talks about hardships she faces with depression and how a few things can help to get better and stronger.

Mumbai: Actor Milind Soman’s wife Ankita Soman is going through a lot in her life. She opened up about her depression and how she is dealing with a lot of hardships. Ankita recently took to social media to share her story on depression she faced over the years. Konwar, who never misses a chance to show lovey-dovey pics with Milind, revealed about battling depression and anxiety. The model-actress said that she still faces tiny episodes of dark patches. On Wednesday, she dropping a gorgeous picture of herself, enjoying her meal, and revealed not everyone who looks “fine” is actually fine. 

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In a long note, Ankita shared, “A picture from recent past, a day when I had a storm in my head but my face reflected calmness with a smile. Yes, I still have a few days where everything isn’t “fine”. Not everyone who looks “fine” is actually fine. Things can seem overwhelming and meaningless at the same time. But I don’t get scared like I used to. After living a long period of anxiety and depression and getting out of it with all the courage I had in me, I still face tiny episodes of dark patches.

“She continued, “Way milder, way shorter and way better than the “all consuming” days I actually lived through. But now, I have gotten stronger, become more positive and I manage to see the bright light through the dark patches. I don’t let it consume me, I cry when I have to, I don’t hold onto my thoughts like I used to. I let them come and go as they please. It requires a lot of practice but I’m getting better at it. I remember reading somewhere that ‘some of us require a little more effort to survive in this world than the rest’ and I have finally come to accept that fact.”

A few things that help in depression

“Of course the events and experiences of our lives play a huge role in it. But we must get all the help we can to navigate our way through it. It’s not easy and no it doesn’t get easier, you just get better and stronger. A few things that help -Physical and mental exercise, Journaling, Cutting down on caffeine, Reducing alcohol intake, Avoiding substance abuse, engaging with friends and family. But to even get to the point of gathering the will and courage to fight requires help. Seek professional help when needed. Holiday seasons can be quite stressful, can bring back all kinds of memories.”

Ankita Konwar shares what triggers her the most

“So many things can trigger you but keep at it. Look at what you have achieved inspite of all the obstacles.If you’re having one of those dark days, I’m just here to remind you that your resilience is far stronger than the storm inside your head 🤗 Love to all of you ❤️”.