Asian Games silver medalist Harmilan Bains on overcoming stress and depression in sports

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Asian Games silver medalist Harmilan Bains shared a heartfelt message with IANS Exclusive to young sportspersons, emphasizing the importance of enjoying their sport without succumbing to excessive stress. Reflecting on her own struggles after missing the Olympics, she revealed how the pressure took a toll on her mental health, leading her close to depression. Harmilan candidly spoke about the dark thoughts that crossed her mind during that difficult time, including thoughts of suicide and the desire to quit everything and run away from her city. Through her experience, she urged young athletes to prioritize their mental well-being and not let the stress of competition overwhelm them.

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00:00My message is just enjoy your support like don't be so stressful because I was like under stress

00:07from uh after missing my olympics I was like almost into depression I was like thoughts were

00:14coming in my mind was like suicide and just quitting everything just run away from my city

00:21so these things were coming in my mind but so don't for the parents as well just don't

00:28pressurize your kid to perform just only just focus only on one thing let them do what they

00:33want to and there's no age to change your field change your game you just go on actually to be

00:40personally I'm so happy for the para at least they were doing so good and very first time

00:46like indian ranking in that table was so high

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