I had a bipolar stroke, which left me totally depressed- Shama Sikander

Updated on Mar 08, 2016  |  07:56 PM IST |  14.2M
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Telly Ville's Shama Sikander has been the talk of the town for her drastic transformation. The hot actress says that she has been through a lot of ups and downs and has faced the lows of life. Recently, while in a conversation with an online portal, she elaborated on how she fought bipolar disorder and how one should not avoid any kind of mental illness.  “I took this long gap for soul-searching. I did a lot of introspecting. I feel many of us are scared to do that as we don’t want to stir our demons." said Shama. "Today, I have accepted myself in a better manner and thank God for it. I have a better understanding of what I want to do and where I want to reach. The gap was a blessing as it helped me reconnect with my soul.”

Shama seems to have seen the lowest phase of her life when a few years ago she broke up with her boyfriend, Alexx O'Neil.  “I had a bipolar stroke, which left me totally depressed. It was a very tough situation where I literally met death and came back. I was unhappy about my professional and personal life and everything just spiraled downwards. I feel I have had a rebirth.” The actress strongly states that one should not ignore or shy away from talking about their mental illness. “I am sharing this to tell everyone that people suffering from mental condition are not crazy or possessed. There have chemical issues in the functioning of their brain. And in today’s stressful times, depression is commonplace. Throughout our lives, we are taught to be good whatever the situation. I feel it’s not right. Parents should teach their kids to be honest, be true and be accepting of themselves. It’s about how you deal with your angels and your demons. In fact, your demons need more love than your angels." said Shama. She is completely thankful to her near and dear ones for being her staunch pillars of support during her hardships. " I thank my family and friends for standing by me. I am extremely grateful to my doctor in the US and meditation, which helped me reclaim my life," ends Shama.

The hot actress is currently creating a lot of buzz considering her bold content in her short film, Sexaholic.

Credits: Bollywood Life

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