Everyone must think that a superstar like Lady Gaga has a happy and comfortable life. But in fact, Gaga admitted that she had experienced periods of trauma and struggled to maintain mental health. She suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain from fibromyalgia, and was also a victim of sexual assault at the age of 19.
Reporting from the YouTube channel WW, Gaga whose real name is Stefani Germanotta told Oprah Winfrey that she created the Lady Gaga persona as a superhero to build her confidence.
So, how did Lady Gaga get out of this slump? Compiled from various sources, here's how Lady Gaga practices self-care to maintain mental health.
Managing Mental Health by Doing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Launching from Healthline, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a subtype of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The DBT pattern invites patients to deal with emotional stress in a positive and productive way.
“If I feel screwed up, I'll ask why I'm screwed. I'll write down all the reasons, and then I'll check the facts. Then, I will ask what action I should take to solve the problem. For example, if I'm upset because my body hurts, then I'll take medicine or call the doctor if I'm not feeling well," Gaga said in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, quoted from the YouTube channel WW.
Doing Transcendental Meditation (TM) to Cope With Pain
Launching from Web MD, Transcendental Meditation is a type of meditation that is done while sitting in a comfortable position and eyes closed. Also, focus on focusing your mind on the mantra that is recited repeatedly.
“Doing TM was amazing and really helpful. If I feel pain, I will do meditation. And the pain is gone," he said.
Managing Mental Health with Medication
“Mental health problems also need serious medical treatment. I think people with mental health are afraid to take drugs to help their brain heal. I really want to get rid of that stigma, because I'm annoyed that I keep saying that over and over again," he said.
While experiencing a psychotic disorder, Gaga took various medications from her psychiatrist, including antipsychotics and muscle relaxants. Gaga emphasizes that the drugs she takes are not necessarily effective for other people. He appealed to the audience to go to a psychiatrist to be prescribed antidepressant drugs as needed.
Don't Force Yourself to Keep Exercising
As a singer, physical health also needs to be improved so that performance on stage can run optimally. So that Lady Gaga is also doing a sports agenda.
“I also listen to the condition of my body. If I'm feeling sick and under a lot of stress, I probably won't exercise as hard or don't exercise at all."
Surrounded by a Supportive Environment
In the interview, Gaga explained that it was her friends who took care of her all the time, so that she remains healthy until now. In addition, her friends are always there when Gaga is in need, always providing support and giving confidence to all of her goals.
"I am very grateful for everything you have done for me and for being a second family to me," he concluded.
Always be thankful
Gaga feels boundless gratitude, even when experiencing pain.
“Thank you, God, for this pain. This pain is meant for me and my body now. I'm here and currently studying. Thank you for teaching me," he said.