Hollywood icon Sharon Stone isn’t afraid to bare her soul. The 66-year-old actress opened up about her own mental health battles in a recent interview, and it’s a message that will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt lost or unseen.
Still Battling the Scars
Stone, known for unforgettable roles in films like “Basic Instinct” and “Casino,” revealed she’s still grappling with the after-effects of a near-fatal stroke she suffered in 2001. The trauma left her with memory loss, making it hard to fully connect with her past.
“It’s like the life that was this other person,” Stone shared, “You can claim it as yours, but it doesn’t feel real.”
Mental Health in a Pandemic World
Stone, who now serves as a World Health Organization ambassador, also linked the rise of mental health issues to the global pandemic.
“COVID shut the world down,” she said. “Suddenly you were stuck with just yourself. Now, that was great for some – everyone was baking bread, right? But for others, well, let’s just say not everyone enjoys being stuck with themselves.
Stone’s point hits hard. Isolation forced many to confront internal struggles they might have previously avoided.
Finding Strength Within
But Stone isn’t one to dwell on the darkness. She offered a powerful message of hope and self-compassion.
“The journey to better mental health starts with you,” she declared. “Be kind to yourself, but also take responsibility for your actions.”
Stone’s message is clear: We all mess up. The key is to forgive ourselves, learn from our mistakes, and keep moving forward.
“You fall? Get back up,” she urged. “Help whoever you might have hurt, and keep going.”
Words to Live By
Sharon Stone’s bravery in sharing her story is a powerful reminder that mental health struggles don’t discriminate. But with self-compassion, accountability, and a willingness to forgive, we can all find the strength to overcome our demons.
