Alia Bhatt has already been very forthright about dealing with stress with anxiety and ADHD and coping with the pressures of public perception and the sudden criticism the 31-year-old received for her next outing. Though she hasn’t made any particular statement solely in reference to the recent online trolling against her yet, the actor’s well-established ways to tackle mental distress might give a glimpse into how she’s coping right now. Here’s why her latest YRF Spy Universe film Alpha and Alia herself are facing so much heat and how the actor typically goes about managing such situations: How is Alpha facing backlash?
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The trailer for Alia’s film with Sharvari Wagh, which released recently, was instantly trolled online for two major reasons.
Some trolls have questioned the 31-year-old’s physique – particularly Alia’s ability to carry out high-intensity hand-to-hand combat scenes in her extremely lean avatar. Other social media users pointed out that Alpha is eerily similar to other international movies and series. From plot lines to visuals, trolls are citing similarities with Dune, The Boys, Game of Thrones, and various other international content pieces. Meanwhile, action director Craig Macrae has praised Alia for her work ethic and physical dedication, stating she ‘went above and beyond’ for the stunts.
Veteran filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, too, suggested that the trolling could be ‘manufactured’, asserting that these are likely paid campaigns aiming to create negativity.
#TrendingAlia Bhatt’s Blueprint For Managing Anxiety During These Moments of Crisis The strategy Alia Bhatt utilizes in moments she cannot control (like instant internet trends) entails a calm, self-aware approach. 1. The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique This a well-known psychological method of coping with the panic of an anxiety attack.
During these times, the actor centers herself by enumerating things she can see (five), touch (four), hear (three), smell (two), and taste (one). 2. Acceptance and Consistent Therapy Alia views mental health as ‘a daily working progress’ and has spoken openly about her weekly therapy sessions aimed at regulating her thoughts.
Instead of trying to maintain a “brave” image, the 31-year-old emphasizes “letting herself feel.”
For her, trying to forcibly control her emotions only exacerbates things. 3. Recognizing Emotional Triggers Through therapy, Alia has learned to pinpoint her anxieties and their underlying reasons. According to her, rapid changes and instances when she’s completely powerless to do anything (exactly like virality on social media) act as primary triggers.
Acknowledging this pattern in advance enables her to step back psychologically and tune out the noise.
4. The Power Of Motherhood Quite surprisingly, Alia has even discovered a way to calm herself in her daughter Raha’s daily routine. The actor often reads her daughter ‘The Book of Emotions’ to teach her how to deal with various feelings.
“When I read the book to her, it is actually like I am reading to myself,” she once shared.
