British singer James Arthur reveals bout with anxiety, panic attacks
Ibinahagi ni British singer-songwriter James Arthur na gaya ng marami, naapektuhan din ang mental helath niya ng COVID-19 pandemic.
Inamin niyang nagkaroon siya ng anxiety at panic attacks, lalo na sa kasagsagan ng lockdown sa United Kingdom noong nakaraang taon dahil sa COVID-19.
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Bukod sa paggawa ng kanta, naging sandalan din X Factor UK winner singer ang kanyang pamilya at mga kaibigan noong mga panahong nahihirapan siya.
“When you go through that kind of time, you appreciate the people that support you whether it's your girlfriend or your family or your friends, or videogames or food.
“It just made me appreciate the people that love me and help me get through,” aniya.
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Kaya para sa kanyang bagong single na “Medicine,” nais niyang maghatid ng positivity at inspirasyon sa iba.
“I just want to write a song that was positive and about love and would help people focus on the things that help them to get through the dark times,” aniya.
Makaraang i-release ang kanta, nakatanggap daw ang “Say You Won't Let Go” singer ng maraming mensahe mula sa kanyang fans.
"I got a lot of messages from fans in Philippines, Filipino fans. If my song or my singing can get people, one person through a hard day, that means that's worth it. It makes what I do even more enjoyable," sabi pa niya.
Narito ang ilang local celebrities na umaming nakaranas din ng depression, anxiety at iba pang mental health conditions:
Samantala, matatandaang bumisita sa Pilipinas si James noong November 2019 kung kailan siya nagkaroon ng series of mall tours.
Aniya, hindi raw niya malilimutan ang mainit na pagtanggap ng mga Pinoy na nagpakita sa kanya ng suporta.
"It was like nothing like I've ever seen before. The Filipino fans are so loving. They just showed me so much love.
"My fondest memories when I was in the malls and they were all singing along. And it sounded so massive," aniya.
Nang tanungin naman ang British singer kung babalik ba siya ng Pilipinas, tugon niya, “Absolutely, yeah. I mean, 100%."
Tingnan ang ilang concerts at events na na-postpone dahil sa COVID-19 pandemic: