Billie Eilish disclosed that she faced a significant episode of depression last summer.
In an interview with Rolling Stone published on April 24, the 22-year-old pop star candidly discussed the depth of her struggles with depression, expressing her feelings in her journal: "I know I'm lucky/But I'm so unhappy."
Eilish described this period of depression as more intense than ever before, acknowledging that while she experiences moments of joy and laughter, she fundamentally identifies as a depressed person.
She admitted to grappling with depression throughout her life, finding solace in the belief that difficult emotions would eventually pass. However, during this particular episode, she felt indifferent to the idea of improvement.
Eilish credited her parents, Maggie Baird and Patrick O'Connell, her brother Finneas O'Connell, and her best friend Zoe Donahoe for supporting her through this challenging time. She also realized the importance of leaving the house more frequently, recognizing that despite her fame, it was essential for her well-being.
"I reached a turning point," she explained. "I had this realization that I hadn't had fun in seven years. Truly. I had this illusion because, who experiences going to the Grammys at 17 and winning five awards? But in reality, I hadn't experienced much. I didn't go outside for five years. How was I supposed to have any experiences?"
Eilish recounted how she gradually started going out more, beginning with simple outings to the grocery store and eventually working up to attending parties and concerts with her friends.
"I'm afraid," she admitted. "For a good reason. I'm afraid of people, I'm afraid of the world. It's just scary for someone like me, and even if it's not scary, it means being vulnerable and being seen and being filmed. But despite all that, I've been choosing to confront my fears. I'm facing the discomfort and finally existing in the world."
The Grammy-winning artist has been striving to recapture the feelings she experienced in 2019, which she described as "the best time of my life." Billie Eilish revealed that her upcoming third album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," set to be released on May 17, has played a crucial role in helping her reconnect with her "old self."
"This entire process has felt like I'm rediscovering the girl that I used to be," she shared about the album's creation. "I've been mourning her. I've been searching for her in everything, and it's almost as if she got lost in the midst of the world and the media. I can't recall when she disappeared."
Despite being open about her struggles with depression, Eilish expressed her disinterest in becoming a celebrity spokesperson or advocate for mental health.
"I find it strange when you're in the midst of something and someone expects you to advocate for the very thing you're going through," she stated. "I recognize its significance, and I acknowledge that it's an epidemic that needs attention, but I don't want to be the poster child for depression. What happens when I do something that you all won't approve of?"
If you or someone you know needs mental health support, you can text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to connect with a certified crisis counselor.
The Quran - Chapter Al-Jathiyah : 07 - 09
Woe to every sinful liar.
They hear Allah’s revelations recited to them, then persist ˹in denial˺ arrogantly as if they did not hear them. So give them good news of a painful punishment.
And whenever they learn anything of Our revelations, they make a mockery of it. It is they who will suffer a humiliating punishment.
وَيْلٌ لِّكُلِّ أَفَّاكٍ أَثِيمٍ ("Woe to every sinful liar... 45:7) " There are several views related to the background of revelation of this verse.
Some Traditions relate that the verse was revealed in connection with Nadr Ibn Harith. Others report that it was revealed in connection with Harith Ibn Kaldah, and yet others feel it is about Abu Jahl and his comrades. (Qurtubi).
There is no need to refer to a particular person in order to determine the meaning of a Qur'anic verse. The word کُل kull [ every ] refers to every person who bears the characteristics of the three persons who might have been in the background of the revelation of the verse.
