Aamir’s daughter Ira Khan opens up on her battle with clinical depression, parents separation & much more
New Delhi: Bollywood’s Mega Star Aamir Khan’s daughter recently opened up about the difficult days of life during which she went through clinical depression.
Ira’s Battle with clinical depression
Speaking about her battle with the silent killer, Ira took to her Instagram and told about the time when she was diagnosed with clinical depression. She further told that not just her but her whole family has a history of mental health-related problems.
Explaining how it feels like to be depressed, Ira spoke from her personal experience and revealed that during her depression days, she used to feel like crying for no good reason, was unable to eat and used to feel low all the time.
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Agastu Foundation
Taking inspiration from her battle with depression, Ira recently established “Agastu Foundation” which is determined to help those who are suffering from mental health-related issues.
Ira also acknowledged her parent’s contribution in helping her set up the foundation while also informing that her Dad, Aamir Khan, and her mom Reena Dutta are on the Advisory Board of the foundation in an interview with The Times of India.
Ira Khan on Aamir’s divorce from her mother
Speaking about her mother’s divorce from Aamir Khan, Ira told that prior to the divorce of her parents, she got a feeling that something was wrong and decided to fly back home from her University in the Netherlands.
Although Ira assured her well-wishers that she is doing much better now, she also admitted having occasional anxiety attacks every 8 to 10 months and having to take medications for the same.
Ira opened up on her journey out of depression, saying, “I realized that I systemically walked myself into depression, and I blamed myself for it until I realised if I can systematically walk into it, that means I can systemically walk out of it.”
She also shared a special message for anyone who might be feeling suicidal that read :
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