How Mona keeps fear and insecurity at bay
Her jovial nature and big smile are famous, but actor Mona Singh admits that like many others, she, too, has felt low during the lockdown. “We are all in the same boat, though everyone’s struggle is different. People are anxious about the future and the pandemic, which adds to the worries and affects their mental health. The worst place to be in right now is your head, as there are many negative thoughts. Luckily, I discuss issues that bother me with my family as it is important to address issues that are playing on your mind,” says Singh, adding that there were days when she and her sister only spoke about the negative and “depressing” news around Covid-19, and that took a toll on her mental health. The Yeh Meri Family actor says the thing that helped to cope was talking about her mental health issues and also distract her mind. She admits that she is “very scared in the current scenario” but the way out is to keep busy, either with housework or office work or taking up a hobby. “Idle mind leads to trouble as most of our fears and insecurities are in the mind. I am painting pots and tables, and learning about technology, video calls, etc.,” states Singh.
Sharing how praying helps calm her mind, the actor says, “Initially, we didn’t know how serious this issue was and then to be in a lockdown situation, you had not heard of... All this made me anxious and my discipline went out of the window. I wasn’t able to sleep on time and would binge on shows till 3am, which isn’t healthy. In fact, when the cyclone was expected to hit Mumbai, I couldn’t sleep all night and was praying. I don’t know about others, but these days I am praying for the world and people around me. It helps as there is a lot to be thankful for and be positive about.”