“I’ve struggled with depression through my life” : Lewis Hamilton opens up on dealing with bullying and mental health issues in childhood
Lewis Hamilton is undoubtedly one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time. The Briton has claimed seven world championship titles, and continues to go strong even in the last stages of his racing career.
Lewis Hamilton has been a great supporter of various social issues, and has voiced his opinion over racism in the racing industry as well. The Briton recently revealed his struggles with depression and mental health issues during his childhood days, and how he used to bullied at school.
Lewis Hamilton reveals that he did not have anyone to speak to during his younger days, as he often struggled to maintain a balance between school and his racing career. The Briton also stated that he did consider taking therapy, but that did not help him much back then.
“I think it was the pressure of the racing and struggling at school. The bullying. I had no one to talk to,” Hamilton told The Times. I’ve struggled with mental health through my life, depression from a very early age when I was, like, 13 … when I was in my twenties I had some really difficult phases.”
When asked if he he has ever consulted a therapist, Hamilton replied: “I spoke to one woman, years ago, but that wasn’t really helpful. I would like to find someone today.”
Lewis Hamilton reveals how he reshaped his life during the covid pandemic
Lewis Hamilton revealed that the covid-19 pandemic helped him connect with himself. F1 drivers have a pretty hectic schedule, as they all over the globe for about nine months of the year. Hence, he used this time to develop some good habits, which helped understand himself better.
He started waking up early at 5 am to meditate, before going on runs. Having made his debut back in 2007, as a 21-year-old, Lewis Hamilton revealed that he is a much more mature person as he was back then.
“You’re learning about things that have been passed down to you from your parents, noticing those patterns, how you react to things, how you can change those. So what might have angered me in the past doesn’t anger me today. I am so much more refined,” said Lewis.
After racing for Mercedes for almost over a decade, Lewis Hamilton will now move to Ferrari next season. His hunger to keep going, and race for the best teams on the grid is quite commendable.
