The sudden death of actress and model Shefali Jariwala at the age of 42 has shaken the entire entertainment industry. It is difficult for fans and all the celebs to believe this news. After this shocking news, an old interview of the Kaanta Laga star is going viral, in which she openly talked about her health struggle and the reasons for stepping back from her career.
Epilepsy started from the age of 15
In fact, in an interview given to the Times of India, Shefali Jariwala revealed that she was suffering from epilepsy since the age of 15. She had said, "I had an epileptic seizure at the age of 15. I remember I was under a lot of pressure to do well in my studies at that time. Stress and anxiety can cause seizures. It is interconnected, you can have an seizure due to depression and vice versa."
Self-confidence decreased due to epilepsy
The actress had clearly explained how this situation affected her confidence and ability to work. She had said, "I used to have seizures in classes, behind the stage, on the streets and everywhere, which reduced my self-confidence."
Career was affected due to illness
Talking about the impact of epileptic seizures on her career after Kaanta Laga, Shefali said, "After doing Kaanta Laga, people asked me why I don't work much. Now I can say that it was because of epileptic seizures that I couldn't work much. I didn't know when I would get the next seizure... this continued for 15 years."
Shefali's illness was cured for 9 years
In the same interview, Shefali proudly revealed that she had been seizure-free for nine years. She credited her recovery to overall care and emotional support. The actress said, "I am proud of myself because I have managed my depression, panic attacks and anxiety naturally with the help of a strong support system."
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