Pakistan, July 12 -- Pakistani actress Nausheen Shah has broken her silence on battling depression. In a heartfelt appearance on the show Hansna Mana Hai, she spoke openly about disappearing from the spotlight for nearly two years. During that time, she suffered from severe mental health issues that left her unable to eat, sleep, or function.

Nausheen shared that she didn't realize she was going through depression at first. The emotional toll became so intense that she locked herself in a room for nearly 70 days. She couldn't bear to be alone and constantly needed her mother nearby. Even short absences triggered fear and anxiety.

Describing that time as "the darkest phase of her life," Nausheen said she's thankful to have come out of it...