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Recently, Richa Chadha took to her Instagram handle and posted an emotional posting, talking about her postpartum anxiety. Richa Chadha, who embraced motherhood last year, recently opened up about her struggle with anxiety. The actress revealed that because of continuous conflict and personal hardships, she has been experiencing a numb sense of hopelessness.
On April 13, Richa took to her Instagram handle and penned an emotional post, shedding light on the emotional struggles that new mothers endure in silence. Regardless of age, gender, or religious beliefs, Richa emphasised that this inexplicable grief appears to impact people from all areas of life, making it a ‘universal struggle’ in today’s society. Richa, who welcomed a daughter on July 16, 2024, with her husband and actor, Ali Fazal, shared a candid post about the emotional struggles she has been facing.
She claimed to have been living her life almost as a witness, describing a sense of detachment despite the joy of bringing a new life into the world. “For the past few months, I have been grappling with something while experiencing my life as a new mom, almost as a witness..
. and with that, emotions that come like waves of the ocean," she added. Known for her vocal personality, Richa Chadda further added, “No matter who I speak to, whether they live in India or not, whether they’re young or old, regardless of gender, atheists or God-fearing, artists or normies—there is an inexplicable sadness.
A feeling of impending and imminent doom. A numb kind of hopelessness, born out of strife and struggle." Moving on, Richa emphasised that this emotional strain does not seem to be unique to her situation as a new mother but rather a universal experience for people from all walks of life.
Her remarks brought much-needed attention to the mental health problems that sometimes accompany major life transformations, like becoming a mom. The 38-year-old actress inspired many people through her emotional post. A user wrote, “Thank you.
I thought I was the only one who felt this way." Another fan added, “Thanks for articulating this — I’ve thought about this a lot lately anf come to the realisation that I’m at my happiest when off social media (or the internet in general) & engaging with people IRL." Many other users found her post relatable.
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