Simu Liu gets candid about going to therapy and fans are here for it
Even Marvel superheroes need therapy.
Shang-ChiĀ and the Legend of the Ten RingsĀ star Simu Liu has been getting candid about his experience with therapy on social media, and fans are loving it.
The Mississauga native first tweeted about starting regular sessions with a therapist at the end of August.
“Pretty incredible that I get to force someone to listen to my problems once a week and occasionally provide input??” tweeted Liu.
About to start regular sessions with a therapist for the first time and quite honestly pretty incredible that I get to force someone to listen to my problems once a week and occasionally provide input??
ā Simu Liu (@SimuLiu) August 31, 2022
Then, on the anniversary of the release of Shang-ChiĀ on September 3, Liu shared a reflective Instagram post about why he’s decided to go to therapy.
“Exactly one year ago, this little movie came out and completely changed my life,” Liu’s post began.
“Itās been nothing short of the absolute best rideā¦ but after having some time to reflect I know that this life also comes at a massive cost.”
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The actor continues to describe the toll stardom has taken on him, saying he “was woefully unprepared to deal with the mental ramifications of a life lived in public.”
He talks about talk show appearances, interviews, and shooting film after film (Liu’s currently shooting his fifth film since Shang-ChiĀ premiered).
All this time, Liu says he neglected to prioritize his mental health because he’s been so afraid of “taking his foot off the gas.”
He also adds it was so important for him to represent the Asian community that he nearly worked himself to exhaustion.
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“So, today on the anniversary of the release of Shang-Chi, Iām especially excited because Iām in therapy and prioritizing my health,” reads Liu’s post.
“Iām healing and well on my way to becoming something more than a superhero; Iām on my way to becoming a good and decent man.”
His comments were flooded with messages of support.
“There will always be the next project. Thanks for reminding us to be mindful of ourselves! Keep shining brother and take care of yourself! Lots of love š,” said photographer Justin Wu.
And on Twitter fans thanked the actor for talking so openly about therapy and mental health.
“Been seeing a therapist for almost a year now and itās going really good. Thanks for sharing this so publicly,” said one Twitter user. “We have a lot of stigma about seeing someone for mental health.”
Been seeing a therapist for almost a year now and itās going really good. Thanks for sharing this so publicly. We have a lot of stigma about seeing someone for mental health. Alsoā¦makes me stoked to see this on the same day Iām wearing this shirt. pic.twitter.com/0eHevRYjhU
ā Seth Otto (@TheSethOtto) August 31, 2022
“Thank you for normalizing convos on mental health,” tweeted another.
Thank you for normalizing convos on mental health & jumping on IG live to share this with us. Hope it goes well & don’t forget self-care. š„°š„°š„°
ā Lisa Tang šš„¬š§ (@wackycashew) August 31, 2022
Others were even inspired to book their first therapy sessions.
i’m going to follow your lead.
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filed under: #inspired.
ā brose. š²š½/š©šŖ (@brose750) August 31, 2022
Liu has also been real about when you should get therapy, saying that “your life doesn’t have to be on the verge of total collapse” to book an appointment.
You guys realize your life doesn’t have to be on the verge of total collapse to be in therapy right? Like you can literally talk about whatever you want.
Like I can spend a session talking about my one friend who borrows way too much money. He knows who he is.
ā Simu Liu (@SimuLiu) September 5, 2022
Some think this take is “privileged” since therapy is not cheap.
This is a priviledged comment. There is a long wait in ontario for referrals to psychiatrists covered by OHIP, and unless you have private health insurance that covers counselling, people are struggling with rent and groceries. It would have to be an emergency to make the budget.
ā NotSorry (@_n0ts0rry_) September 5, 2022
Respectfully,
You have the correct sentiment and come from a place of good heart. But, it is important to acknowledge the fact that some people may not have access to therapy or the means to go through one financially.Besides that though.. I agree with you!
ā Jacey (@Jacey_Web) September 5, 2022
While others who have been to therapy agree with his take.
ngl in therapy I spend the first 20 minutes talking about stuff that troubles me and the next 40 minutes about literally anything. one time I talked about various plots and subplots on degrassi TNG and gossip girl because I was marathoning them that week.
ā CBD but not high (@sarah_mochii) September 5, 2022
I like to think of it as preventive maintenance: keeping your life ticking along so that you don’t have to do a whole bunch of big and expensive repairs when you finally get to a point where you can’t keep going forward.
ā Dr. Curiosity š»š¬ (@DrCuriosity) September 5, 2022
iām about to start therapy soon and iām glad to know that i donāt have to talk about all the depressing shit first
ā j a zzy (@clairolover47) September 5, 2022
While Liu may be prioritizing his mental health right now, he reassures fans that there’s still more to come from him.
“Stay tuned, ’cause I do love doing this and will continue for many many years to come,” reads his Instagram post.
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