Kalki Koechlin struggles with insomnia after heartbreak: How psychological it all is
Kalki Koechlin shared that she struggled with insomnia for months after her heartbreak, which affected her mental and physical health.
Actress Kalki Koechlin recently opened up about a difficult phase in her life when a heartbreak left her struggling with insomnia for several months, which affected her overall health. In a recent interview, she explained how emotional stress can have a profound effect on both the mind and body.
Speaking on a podcast hosted by Soha Ali Khan, Kalki revealed what started emotional pain soon translated In physical pain, especially in the form of sleepless nights.
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“I suffered insomnia for several months because of heartbreak and it really made me realize how psychological it all is,” she said, pointing to the strong connection between mental health and physical reactions.
He remembered how sleep was increasingly disappearing, his nights becoming longer and more restless.
“I couldn’t sleep, I would wake up at 2 or 3 in the morning and play guitar or do something to keep myself busy, because there was no way to go back to sleep,” she said.
During this period, Kalki tried to cope by keeping herself busy through simple activities, but the lack of rest started affecting her daily routine and working life.
“On the days I had to work, I remember feeling like I didn’t know if I was in a dream state or awake. I was really confused, wondering, ‘Is this really happening, or am I still asleep?’ It continued like this for about four months,” she said.
Kalki was first Married to film producer Anurag Kashyap. She later fell in love with her partner Guy Hershberg, and the couple welcomed their daughter Sappho in 2020. The actor was last seen in the film goldfishWhich was released on 25 August 2023.