Mohsin Abbas and Nausheen Shah open up about depression to Ahsan Khan

On Khan's talk show, the Deewar-e-Shab duo shared about their struggle with depression and the importance of support

12 Jul, 2019

Ahsan Khan had a discussion with Mohsin Abbas Haider and Nausheen Shah about their battle for depression.

The Deewar-e-Shab duo appeared on Ahsan Khan's talk show and opened up about their struggle with mental health issues.

The conversation started with Mohsin's fame and popularity and moved quickly to the time he was suffering from severe depression.

"It was a challenging time for me and I just wanted to quit. Suicide seemed my only way out," the Meri Guriya actor shared, "I remember heading out with the intention before my family realised I was missing after a while. They went looking for me and my baaji found me nestled by our mother's grave, asleep."

The actor also opened up about the alarming post he'd made a year ago, talking about the severity of his depression leading him to do so and the support he got afterwards.

Nausheen Shah vouched for the seriousness of Mohsin's mental health, adding, "I feel him because I have been there for seven years. I overdosed on Lexatonil to work through the day. I would pray 5 times a day, cry my heart out and still feel down."

Shah also said: "I have had panic attacks five times and every time I'd feel really ashamed. I was worried my depression would rub off on others, specially my fellow actors. But one day I had a break down on set when Shahroze Sabzwari probed and I eventually opened up. He took me to a nice doctor and now I'm doing much better."

It was an incredibly brave move on their part, opening up on such a sensitive issue on national television like that and talking about it so responsibly. Ahsan Khan took to Facebook to highlight the importance of such discussions and lend his support to the two actors and anyone suffering from mental health issues.

"Depression is a common illness worldwide, with more than 300 million people affected. Depression is different from usual mood fluctuations and short-lived emotional responses to challenges in everyday life," writes Ahsan.

"I'm glad Mohsin Abbas and Nausheen Shah spoke about it!"

We're glad too. And kudos to Ahsan Khan for making it happen.

Comments

Khan Jul 12, 2019 02:51pm

Both of you are talented and idolised actors.dont fell to this self mind created beasts.overthinking is one main causes.good luck and stay happy

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Crazy Kid Jul 12, 2019 07:50pm

Am glad someone had the courage to speak about mental health issues. Pakistan may be one and unique country where mental health patients are often ignored and push them for wrong treatment. It is time that celebrities start raising the awareness about mental health issues as I suspect 1 in every 10 person suffers from depression, anxiety etc..

asim Jul 12, 2019 09:46pm

Overthinking is the right word you used Khan

B Jul 13, 2019 01:23am

@Khan @asim “self mind created”???? “Over thinking”??? Why do you not just google the pathophysiology of depression to enlighten yourself. Depression is a condition due to the “real” imbalance of chemicals in the brain, there is nothing self created about it. This is backed by tons of top quality research all over the world. Kindly check your facts first and then comment on such sensitive issues.

Mehkan Jul 13, 2019 02:28am

I always get so happy that people dont feel scared to share their real experiences. All of these things make us who we are. More power to these people. For me, meditation and reinforcing my nothingness has helped me from hankering for things, anxiousness and worry. May we all get out of living in our heads.

Masoud Jul 13, 2019 03:26pm

The day depression is acknowledged as any other common disease that can be 100% treated with the help of a qualified doctor, this troublesome yet treatable irritant will get cured. No need to feel ashamed and hide, get help from immediate family members and doctor, within a short time enjoy the best of happy feelings again.