With a series of blockbuster hits, Dwayne Johnson is one of the highest-paid Hollywood stars. The ex-WWE star enjoys a celebrated career with several ventures of his own. The widespread fandom of The Red Notice star recently showered their idol with love and respect after he spoke about mental health issues. The fans were elated after Johnson revealed on Twitter his struggle with depression in the past about how it should be dealt with.
Presently, after the boom of the internet and social media, people often relate depression and mental health issues with weakness. People frequently tend to ignore the importance of mental peace due to several factors. But awareness about it coming from someone like Dwayne Johnson not only impacts a lot of people but also shows us his humane side.
What did Dwayne Johnson say about depression?
It can be said that till now a considerable amount of people are unaware of the concepts of mental health issues and depression. While societal pressure was always a major issue in coping with depression for all, men tend to suffer more from it. There’s a preconceived notion that often links that men are supposed to be stronger without having any emotional or mental health issues.
The surge of certain influencers and a series of recent trends also set the idea that depression doesn’t go well with masculinity and that’s what Dwayne Johnson stood against. The actor admitted that not many men open up about their mental issues due to the fear of societal judgment which is not at all healthy and acceptable.
“As men, we didn’t talk about it. We just kept our head down and worked thru it. Not healthy but it’s all we knew. “
Promoting a podcast on his Twitter, the Jumanji fame openly encouraged everyone to normalize speaking up about pain- “It can’t be fixed if you keep that pain inside.”
Appreciate chopping up depression with my guys on @thepivot. I’ve worked hard over the years to gain the emotional tools to work thru any mental pain that may come to test me. But years ago I didn’t know what mental health struggle was. As men, we didn’t talk about it. We just… pic.twitter.com/pq9fuUDsUI
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 12, 2023
Dwayne Johnson’s comments on mental health and depression filled his fans with love and respect for him. It encouraged them to work more on themselves. Earlier also in many interviews, the star has stated how he tackled some of his major mental health issues earlier. The Black Adam actor made it clear that speaking about things troubling you doesn’t make you weak, and rather it should be practiced more.
Dwayne Johnson receives worldwide praise
Dwayne Johnson’s tweet took no time to welcome unanimous love and respect. The fans also added their own stories to it and how The Rock’s comments would help a lot of people to open up about their problems.
Take a look at some of the tweets collected by us:
GOAT 💫
— RJ ALOK (@OYERJALOK) May 12, 2023
And this is why you will always be one of my heroes. Your courage to open that door is so inspiring to others.
— Undercover Angel (@TheRocksGirl60) May 12, 2023
For you to admit that you have had problems with your mental well-being and to encourage others to speak out about their's too:
THAT'S true strength. You're an inspiration to us all and a sign that we can fight to be well again and win. So thank you.— Amy (@alphamackr) May 12, 2023
Thank you for sharing this, it doesn’t matter who you are, mental health affects all of us. Never be afraid to talk about it as it could really help
— mike (@emondm24) May 12, 2023
I am glad I opened the app just now and this was the first thing I saw. I've been waiting ri talk to my cousin to help me with talking to my parents. I've been struggling lately and the intrusive thoughts have become too comfortable
— just eric (@EJoPro) May 12, 2023
The Rock’s take on depression undoubtedly set him as one of the most inspiring stars in Hollywood. Moreover, this will also hold him high not only among his fans but to everyone who supports mental well-being and treats it with utmost importance.
Source: Dwayne Johnson (via Twitter)
