Anthony Field has made a career out of making children and adults joyous with his singing and dancing.
But the Blue Wiggle himself often finds it difficult at times to summon happiness within himself, due to his lengthy battle with depression.
Field, 58, has reminded adults, especially men, that it’s always ‘okay to cry’ in a recent interview with the Canberra Weekly.
Honest: Blue Wiggle Anthony Field opened up this week on his long battle with depression and why it’s okay for men to cry
‘You might think bottling up is a brave thing to do, but letting it out is even braver,’ the entertainer began.
Field says he’s already seen some positive results by being a strong mental health advocate for men, with many opening up to him personally over the years.
‘It needs to become normal for a man to talk to another man about depression,’ he said.
‘It needs to become normal for a man to talk to another man about depression’: The entertainer says he’s already seen some positive results by being a strong mental health advocate for men, with many opening up to him personally
‘No one ever knows what another person is going through unless they talk about it, I could have a big smile on my face, but behind closed doors, I’d be struggling – and that’s anybody.’
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The beloved Wiggles star recalled a moment years ago where his brother ‘laughed’ at him when he was feeling ‘so sad’ and wasn’t able to pinpoint the reason why.
Field states his brother would ask why he felt ‘so sad’ when he had achieved immense fame and success.
The veteran Wiggle puts it down to the ‘chemistry inside your brain’ and added that ‘no matter how good things seem’ you can still be depressed.
Reason: The beloved Wiggles star recalled a moment where his brother asked why he was ‘so sad’ when he had achieved immense fame and success. Anthony put it down to the ‘chemistry inside your brain’ and added that ‘no matter how good things seem’ you can still be depressed
Anthony says his main solace from his mental health struggles has been performing and playing music, which puts him in a ‘beautiful mood’.
Field has been battling with his mental health since his early 20’s when he was a school teacher, which is also around the same time he created The Wiggles with bandmates Murray Cook, Greg Page and Jeff Fatt.
He has since encouraged men in all walks of life to open up their loved ones, or a professional, and be candid about their emotions.
If you or anyone you know is struggling, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.
Struggles: Field has been battling with his mental health since his early 20’s when he was a school teacher, which is also around the same time he created The Wiggles with bandmates Murray Cook, Greg Page and Jeff Fatt
Source: Daily Mail
