Ayushmann Khurrana recalls childhood trauma, reveals getting beaten up with belts; 5 ways to overcome mental anguish

Ayushmann Khurrana has always been comfortable talking about his life, whether it is about his struggling days or his love life. Recently, the ¡®Dream Girl¡¯ actor opened up about his ¡®childhood trauma¡¯, revealing his strict upbringing. In a recent interview on the Honestly Saying podcast, Ayushman revealed that his father used to beat him with ¡®chappals and belts¡¯.

Speaking about the same experience, he shared that it left him with some childhood trauma that he would carry with him for the rest of his life. Ayushmann went on to say, ¡°I became a father in my 20s. The film Vicky Donor was released when I was already a father. It was quite different. Both me and Tahira evolved together because we were very young parents. The best part is that I have a daughter. You become a better person. Daughters teach you to be more empathetic.¡±

¡®I am a completely different father; mine was a dictator¡¯, says Ayushmann Khurrana

Comparing his fatherhood with his father, Khurrana said, ¡°I am a completely different father. Mine was a dictator. Getting beaten with chappals, belts etc¡­ were par for the course, and of course, there was childhood trauma¡­¡±

Sharing a story from his college days, he said, ¡°One day I was returning from a party, and my shirt smelled of cigarette smoke. Now, I never touched it (cigarette) because of the fear of my father. But I still got beaten up for it.¡±

Ayushmann¡¯s father, P. Khurana, was a renowned astrologer in North India and passed away last year. P. Khurana, hailed from Chandigarh, Punjab, made major contributions to the world of astrology and was also known for his expertise and books on the subject.

Childhood trauma is real and should be identified at the right time

Research published in the American Psychological Association revealed that children who suffer trauma from abuse or violence in their childhood or early life show biological signs of ageing faster than other children. Moreover, children with childhood trauma experience early puberty, cellular ageing, and changes in brain function.

Additionally, exposure to adversity in childhood can increase the risk of health conditions like depression, anxiety, cardiovascular diseases, and more. But you can deal with childhood trauma in these 5 ways:

5 ways to overcome mental anguish

Therapy: Therapy is the best way to deal with traumatic events in life. It is always better to speak up and put your thoughts and feelings in front of someone.

Self-care: Self-care activities like meditation, painting, and getting enough sleep can also help in dealing with childhood trauma.

Build a support system: Get connected to your close ones, spend quality time with them, and support group therapy.

Express your emotions: Never keep too much inside you; it is always better to speak it out and express your emotions either by jotting it down on a piece of paper or talking to someone.

Maintain a healthy life: It is always a better idea to follow a healthy life routine as it helps to keep mental and physical health strong.

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