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Imagine the pressure if superman had to tell people that he was sad or lonely He wouldnt be SUPER any moreMost people believe that achieving success and fame is what makes them happy and the whole world is striving to achieve this but the death of Sushant Singh Rajput is a reminder that thats not the case All types of theories are emerging as to why he took his own life Most are saying he was depressed or had financial issues however that seems far from the truth I have worked with over 600000 people in 49 countries to help people understand themselves so that they can move in the right direction and I can safely say that the majority of people who are classed as depressed are not and that they have underlying emotional needs that are not being metIs there a difference between depression and someone whose emotional needs are not being met Yes most depressed people end up taking no action they become isolated and believe that it is almost impossible to get out of the situation they are in whereas people who are getting emotionally drained continue with their lives and most people will never notice anything wrong Such people are desperate for people to notice that something is wrong with them and help themSo why did Sushant take his own life It could not have been money as he was a successful actor and up to his last days was donating money to causes it could not have been fame as he was still rising as a star and recognised by almost everyone in India it wasnt that he was not growing as a person he had recently done a movie which was successful and finally it wasnt that he did not have a chance to give back to society because he did that often So what is it Most people undervalue the need for connection and love and underestimate its significance and the significance of their lifeI have coached many people in Bollywood and I can tell you that it is very lonely at the top Relationships appear to be inauthentic in many cases as it is the star who is loved and not the person The social pressure to be a certain type of person and to never show weakness because it will damage the image is unimaginable Not being able to be vulnerable is the greatest weakness of a human being as vulnerability gives mental freedomDeepika Padukone courageously spoke out and in that time of vulnerability she must have helped hundreds and thousands of people to speak Speaking out is a gift that most people do not have and it is the most crucial part of human existenceThis wonderful man had everything but did he have anyone to open up to It is said that his relationship with his family was not solid and that there was no sign of a strong relationship So imagine coming home to nothing that is painful Having a social life and friends is not the same as having a deep connection with a person or people Bollywood and Hollywood stars are human beings and like all human beings we crave mental freedom and that only comes from having a deep and intimate connection with othersPeople assume everyone with money and fame have reached the pinnacle of life but the truth is that you reach the pinnacle of life when you are in pursuit of emotional happinessI hope Sushants death does not go to waste and maybe it will make people realise the value of others and the need of nonjudgemental people in their lives The COVID 19 virus has caused a mental pressure outbreak which is bigger than the virus itself and the solution to this is not antidepressants The solution to this is to have deep connections with people and to never let people feel lonelyThere are seven billion people around the world and yet it seems ironic that so many people are alone even though they have people around themThe writer is a peak performance coachCatch up on all the latest Mumbai news crime news current affairs and a complete guide from food to things to do and events across Mumbai Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest news