MUMBAI: The tantalizing world of glamour is not as glitzy as it looks from its facade. The stress level of the entertainment industry is always at its peak, which is a known aspect by now. The prime effectives of this are the actors who stand tall in front of the cameras. The effects of stress are insidious and affect every biological human being. The effects of it could be easily seen on one’s emotional, physical and psychological health.
A popular research states, that stress can impact one’s metabolism which results into negative body image. The lower the self-image, the lesser sex – resulting in relationship problems. Another research declares, Cortisol, a hormone is produced highly during stress. Cortisol, if produced for a prolonged period, can suppress sex hormones. Consequently, the libido lowers down.
TellyChakkar did a detailed research regarding the whole consequence. The strain and the pressure of the entertainment industry has adverse affects on actor’s sexual and romantic life.
We spoke to Kirti Bakshi, a renowned psychologist from the city. Bakshi’s patients include high profile celebrities from the glitz and glamour world. Keeping their identity safe, Bakshi spoke about the issue. “Whether the actors are with work or out of work, there’s always stress. The industry is unorganized, there are so much politics plus payment issues,” Bakshi shared.
She further adds, “The stress directly affects their desires. Their sexual desires go downhill. They don’t wish to indulge in the act.”
TellyChakkar also got in touch with popular faces from the industry to share their experience. Reality starlet Sambhavna Seth who is happily married to Avinash Dwivedi shared, “We both are in the same field, but we make sure to put efforts. We both are very happy people. I know actors who are stressed despite they have work or not.”
such stressful times, many actors also go through the phase of divorce. On this Sambhavna states, “Divorce never happens because someone is busy. If divorce was not an option, life would have been simpler. I have never taken that as an option, so it never comes in my head.”
Priya Malik who was a part of the 9th season of Bigg Boss is having a blissful married life. On the issue, she shared, “Like any other job with long hours, shooting for long hours definitely affects one's personal life. An erratic and hectic schedule along with that being constantly on the go makes it difficult for one to spend time with their loved ones.”
She further added, “I don't think it's the stress of the entertainment industry that leads to breakdown of marriage. There are many successful married couples in the industry and it's usually those where both the husband and wife are actors. So, you can't blame the industry for it.”
She also gives her inputs on how one can cope up with the stress, “One needs to always take out some "me time" and some "us time". It's always a bad idea to bite more than you can chew.”
Indeed it is something to be given a thought. Kirti narrated us the importance of meditation and yoga to bring stability and balance during stressful times.
It is high time actors take these things seriously and take care of their health physically and mentally. Comment below your thoughts and opinion.
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