Yuzvendra Chahal Breaks Silence on Depression and Suicidal Thoughts Post Divorce With Dhanashree Verma | Deets Inside

Yuzvendra Chahal opens up on post divorce depression and suicidal thoughts after splitting from Dhanashree Verma, revealing emotional trauma and a path to healing.

Yuzvendra Chahal recently opened up about his internal battle with depression, anxiety attacks, and suicidal ideation after his divorce from influencer-choreographer Dhanashree Verma during a raw and honest conversation on Raj Shamani's podcast.

What Did Yuzvendra Chahal Reveal?

Chahal indicated that there was a time of extreme distress within the last 40 or so days of his marriage until shortly after:

• He slept only about two hours a night and had crying spells sometimes running up to two hours a day for more than 40 days straight.
• He also experienced chronic anxiety pangs-- like shaking and sweating even as the air conditioning was on, extreme nervousness, etc. This led him to the thought of giving up the game of cricket altogether and reconceptualising his mind-state.
• In this battle, suicidal thoughts invaded his head; he confided to a close friend that he was "tired of life" and that he was actually afraid of the condition of his mind.

The Burden of Public Scrutiny and False Allegations

In addition to emotional suffering, Chahal endured a lot of criticism. He was falsely labelled as a "cheater", which made him feel badly hurt and violated. He has lamented about the influence of social media on his personal life, without any justification, and that he was in a companionship with RJ Mahvash and its ability to cause further harm by increasing his trauma.

A Call for Mental Health Awareness

By posting about his internal journey, Chahal managed to transform his experience into a more universal one: that mental health problems can be faced by anyone, no matter how famous they are or what image they uphold in the world. His openness about his decision disproves the stigma of depression and suicidal thoughts, mostly towards men and athletics.

Strategies to Cope with Mental Health Post-Divorce

1. Accept and Acknowledge Your Emotions

Divorce, in most cases, results in a combination of grief, anger, shame, confusion and even relief. Rather than keeping all those emotions to yourself, go ahead and experience those emotions. Write down how you feel in a journal, speak to a close confidant, or just sit with your feelings without trying to change them.

2. Seek Professional Help Early

It is prudent not to wait until you have gone into crisis. A counsellor or therapist will be able to assist you.

• Process the breakup
• Manage anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts
• Rebuild your sense of identity
• Develop healthier coping mechanisms

Online mental health services have services readily available to you, even when you are not quite yet comfortable with in-person sessions.

3. Surround Yourself with Positive Support

You do not have to have a big circle, just a few nonjudgmental, reliable people. Share your thoughts with the people you can relate to. Avoid those who urge you to move on, making you feel guilty, comparing, and being resentful with other people.

4. Limit Social Media Exposure

Social media may contribute to anxiety and depression after the divorce, especially when you are exposed to the posts of your ex or comparisons drawn with healthy couples. Consider:

• A social media detox
• Muting or unfollowing triggering accounts
• Curating your feed with mental health or motivational pages

5. Engage in Mindfulness & Relaxation Techniques

You can also resort to various activities that will calm your nervous system and tone down the emotional overwhelm, such as meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, or deep muscle relaxation. Apps such as Insight Timer, Headspace, or Calm will help you to practise mindfulness every day.

6. Avoid Major Life Decisions Too Soon

Don't rush into making such huge life choices as moving cities, changing jobs, or dating at a time when the emotions are fresh. Never get back on your feet too early. Be deliberate, not responsive, with what you do next.