Deepika Padukone Cheers Jemimah Rodrigues for Brave Anxiety Disclosure

Deepika’s Acknowledgment

Deepika shared her thoughts on Instagram Stories, expressing gratitude to Jemimah for openly discussing her battle with anxiety.

She reshared a poignant video of Jemimah candidly discussing her mental health journey. In this heartfelt moment, Jemimah thanked her teammates and friends who supported her during tough times.

In her repost, Deepika wrote, “Thank you, Jemimah Rodrigues. For your vulnerability and for sharing your story 🙏.”

Jemimah Rodrigues Opens Up

During a post-match discussion, Jemimah, who earned Player of the Match for her outstanding performance, spoke frankly about her experiences with anxiety, including moments where she broke down in front of her family and friends. She credited her teammates for their steadfast support throughout the tournament.

Jemimah shared, “I’ll be very vulnerable here because I know if someone is watching this – might be going through the same thing.”

She detailed her struggles, saying, “I was experiencing severe anxiety at the start of the tournament. I used to call my mom and cry for hours. You’re trying to be yourself, but it’s hard to find that sense of normalcy.”

Reflecting on her experiences, Jemimah noted how supportive her teammates were, mentioning specific players who stood by her during tough moments.

She also spoke about the challenges she faced after being benched from the team, describing it as a low point that shook her confidence. “When you’re dropped, it creates doubt because you want to contribute to the team,” she said.

She concluded her remarks by thanking the people who supported and believed in her during her struggles.

In the semifinal match, Jemimah achieved an outstanding score of 127 runs, leading India to its highest-ever chase in women’s ODIs. The team will face South Africa in the final showdown on Sunday, November 2.