# Imran Khan's Brave Confession: "I Had a Mental Health Scare" – A Wake-Up Call for Us All **Imagine hitting rock bottom, where even brushing your teeth feels like an impossible feat.** That's the raw reality Bollywood star **Imran Khan** shared in an exclusive interview, revealing his battle with a severe mental health scare that forced him to seek therapy and rethink his life.[1] In a candid chat with ETimes, Imran opened up about the turning point that made him prioritize his mental well-being. Far from the glamour of films like *Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na* and *Break Ke Baad*, he described a period of deep depression between 2016 and 2017, where he was "on the brink of incapacitation."[1][2] "In those years, I was not capable of performing even the most basic tasks," he admitted, highlighting how depression turned everyday routines into monumental struggles.[2] This wake-up call came amid personal turmoil, including an unhealthy marriage to Avantika Malik that began when he was just 18 or 19—too young to recognize toxic dynamics.[1] Imran clarified that rumors linking his mental health issues solely to his 2019 divorce are off-base. In fact, the divorce marked the start of his healing. "During my analysis, I realised that my dynamic with my partner was unhealthy... In order for myself to be the healthiest best version of myself, I have to remove myself from this relationship," he explained, emphasizing no blame—just growth.[1] Therapy became his lifeline, helping him confront clinical anxiety, body image pressures from sudden fame, and the stigma that lingered even 8-10 years ago.[1][4] He lost weight during this time, sparking false drug rumors, which only deepened his isolation.[2] What makes Imran's story so powerful? His push for awareness. He stresses that **mental health deserves equal importance to physical health**, urging us to destigmatize conversations around it.[1] From backing out of projects like *Thar* to finding hope through cinema's resilient heroes, Imran's journey shows recovery is possible—one therapy session, one honest talk at a time.[2][3] Today, he's at peace, embracing fatherhood and feeling "settled within myself," even eyeing a comeback.[3][4]
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1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/i-had-a-mental-health-scare-imran-khan-on-the-wake-up-call-that-made-him-seek-help-says-theres-need-for-awareness-exclusive/articleshow/128047429.cms
2.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/8-things-imran-khan-said-about-his-mental-health-depression-and-comeback-101716452160069.html
3.https://www.ndtv.com/lifestyle/exclusive-imran-khan-opens-up-about-seeking-therapy-and-his-difficulty-in-accepting-help-10770216
4.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq58GHzFV3Y
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