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Alia Bhatt Opens Up About Her Struggles With ADHD and Anxiety
Updated on: 13 March, 2025 01:38 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Alia Bhatt
In a heartfelt interaction with the media during her pre-birthday celebration in Mumbai, Alia Bhatt opened up about her struggles with ADHD and anxiety. Accompanied by her actor-husband Ranbir Kapoor, the actress celebrated her birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony with the media. Known for her candid nature, Alia used this moment to share her mental health journey.
Alia explained that due to her ADHD and anxiety, she often finds herself overwhelmed by her emotions. “I find myself in various moments where my emotions are getting the better of me,” she admitted.
She further elaborated, “They are kind of taking over perhaps the physical moment... in that time. It is not like I am someone deep into meditation or able to stick to any of those things. But sometimes, just being aware of your own internal processes and internal transitions—these things might trigger you or might make you feel a certain way—just knowing or acknowledging to yourself helps you get through the difficult moment. Of course, support definitely helps, and talking it out helps.”
Alia also shared how reading to her daughter, Raha, has helped her manage her emotions. “I read a book called The Book of Emotions to Raha. It simply explains to kids what emotions are. When I read that book to her, it is actually like I am reading to myself. Sometimes, it is important to remind yourself about the different sort of highs and lows a human can experience and how that is normal to feel that way,” she said.
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The actress also revealed the physical toll it took on her. “I was finding it very hard. My body was heating up at social gatherings, and I was physically responding to it. I was also finding it hard to focus on certain things,” she said.
Despite her diagnosis, Alia has chosen to manage her condition without medication. “I am not on any medication or anything, although I can be, but I chose not to, and I am just actively working on it to help get through it. And I think I manage pretty well,” she stated.
Alia Bhatt’s openness about her mental health struggles serves as an inspiration for others facing similar challenges, emphasising the importance of self-awareness, support systems, and consistent efforts in managing mental health.
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A Daily Work in Progress
Speaking about her mental health, Alia revealed, “It is a daily work in progress. I have mentioned this before and in the podcast as well that I go for therapy once a week, which helps me clear my mind.”Alia explained that due to her ADHD and anxiety, she often finds herself overwhelmed by her emotions. “I find myself in various moments where my emotions are getting the better of me,” she admitted.
She further elaborated, “They are kind of taking over perhaps the physical moment... in that time. It is not like I am someone deep into meditation or able to stick to any of those things. But sometimes, just being aware of your own internal processes and internal transitions—these things might trigger you or might make you feel a certain way—just knowing or acknowledging to yourself helps you get through the difficult moment. Of course, support definitely helps, and talking it out helps.”
Alia also shared how reading to her daughter, Raha, has helped her manage her emotions. “I read a book called The Book of Emotions to Raha. It simply explains to kids what emotions are. When I read that book to her, it is actually like I am reading to myself. Sometimes, it is important to remind yourself about the different sort of highs and lows a human can experience and how that is normal to feel that way,” she said.
Also Read: Alia Bhatt Birthday: 5 Times When The Doting Mom Spoke About Daughter Raha Kapoor
Alia Bhatt`s Revelation on Jay Shetty`s Podcast
Alia first spoke about her struggles on Jay Shetty’s podcast, where she disclosed her clinical diagnosis. “I was recently clinically diagnosed with it (ADHD and anxiety). I had a proper backing for me to not just say I am just having an anxious day; it’s not just that,” she shared.The actress also revealed the physical toll it took on her. “I was finding it very hard. My body was heating up at social gatherings, and I was physically responding to it. I was also finding it hard to focus on certain things,” she said.
Despite her diagnosis, Alia has chosen to manage her condition without medication. “I am not on any medication or anything, although I can be, but I chose not to, and I am just actively working on it to help get through it. And I think I manage pretty well,” she stated.
Alia Bhatt’s openness about her mental health struggles serves as an inspiration for others facing similar challenges, emphasising the importance of self-awareness, support systems, and consistent efforts in managing mental health.
Also Read: Jigra and the Triumph of Women-Driven Films at the Box Office
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