From the outside looking in, no one would have known that Malaysian celebrity Karl Shafek has been struggling with depression for the past two years.
Karl admitted that when his depression got the better of him, he had gone as far as doing certain things that he would later regret.
He said: "I kind of wanted to end the pain. I had lost control ... used to drive my car unconsciously and even poured petrol on my body."
The former television host opened up to mStar, The Star's Malay-language portal: "At the time, no one knew except family and close friends. It wasn't until I got permission from my doctor that I dared to talk about it to the public."
He previously revealed in 2019 that he was diagnosed with depression.
Thankfully, Karl assured that his condition is not as severe as before. "Although I have been on medication since experiencing the problems two years ago, I no longer experience the strange incidents like I had in the past," he explained.
In an effort to maintain a positive mental health, the 41-year-old still prioritises going for regular counselling sessions.
"I am still going for counselling sessions that have been set by the hospital. I feel happy to have seen some changes in myself," he added.
The Takdir Qismah actor said that he feels better when he's occupied with work, namely his clothing business. Karl had ventured into retail back in 2014 with his own line, Neonate Clothing.
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