While many people dream of fame, the life of a star isn’t necessarily smooth sailing.
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When David Guetta spoke to Konbini about his friend Avicii, who killed himself in 2018, he acknowledged the “difficulty” for him of witnessing his friend destroy himself until the fateful moment. For the French DJ, although fame is obviously something one dreams of, it can also become a nightmare. This is because stars may feel an inability to disclose when they are feeling unwell and may not necessarily feel entitled to share their mental health struggles.
“We sell dreams, we always sell this side of ‘We have an extraordinary life,’ which is true. We stand on the stage, we receive love, but what we don’t see in reality is that it is very difficult. We often talk about it with each other because we can’t complain properly, because our lives are so extraordinary, they make so many people dream, so we can’t talk about the dark side. Because we are obliged to perform constantly, every day, every hour,” he explains.
As Movember comes to a close, it’s important to remember that, according to a YouGov psychology study, only 25% of men have ever consulted a therapist, compared to 35% of women. A number that should be viewed with caution because, according to a Mediaprism survey from 2015, it could be higher. “In Western culture, men are still too used to putting their best foot forward and hiding when they are feeling bad.” Some may therefore prefer not to mention the fact of being pursued “ says the survey.
According to another YouGov study, this time for HuffPost, published in 2019, advice is a “proof of courage” for 73% of French people.