Recently, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – the symbol of Hollywood’s strength – shocked the world when he admitted that he had fallen into a period of severe depression to the point of wanting to give up everything. In a recent interview, the 53-year-old actor choked up and said: “I cried almost every day. I used to think that men were not allowed to be weak, but the pain inside completely broke me down.”

The Rock said he had sought psychotherapy for many months, but the results were not as expected. “I talked, I opened up, but after each therapy session, I still felt empty. I wondered, can I continue to pretend to be strong forever?” – he shared.

Few people expected that behind the muscular appearance and confident smile of the “Iron Man” was a deeply wounded soul. The Rock revealed that depression had been silently taking over him for many years, starting after his divorce from his first wife and the constant pressure of fame, career, and fatherhood. He said: “There were mornings when I didn’t want to get out of bed. I felt useless even though the whole world was cheering me on.”

What made fans even more heartbroken was when The Rock admitted that he had thought about ending everything. He said: “I thought the worst thing was to rely on drugs, but actually the worse thing was losing faith in myself.”

Fortunately, however, The Rock did not let the darkness consume him. He started focusing on training, spending time with his family, and sharing his story as a way to heal. “I realized that true strength is not in muscles, but in admitting that you are suffering and seeking help,” he said emotionally.

Millions of fans around the world sent their words of encouragement to the actor. Many believe that The Rock has been a powerful inspiration to those who are battling depression, proving that even those who seem “unbreakable” need to be loved and listened to.

At the end of the interview, The Rock smiled slightly and said a sentence that made everyone choke up:

“I used to think crying was a weakness, but now I understand — crying is a way for people to survive the darkest days.”