Lana Del Rey on Depression/ Anxiety
“I’ve been sad for different reasons. I have my own personal reasons. I was disappointed when I was criticized early on for those records that I was attached to because I considered myself a writer. Maybe the way I looked got in the way. That was disappointing for a few years.” “The first thing I need is to be happy, which can be difficult when you tour for seven months out of the year.”
“I was in trouble so many times in New York that if you were me, you would believe in God too. When things get bad enough, your only resort is to lie in bed and start praying.” “I had a long-term relationship for seven years with someone who was the head of a label and I felt like I was that change of routine. I was always waiting to become the person who his kids came home to, and it never happened. Obviously I had to seek other relationships, and I felt like that became a pattern.” “I sing what happens to the girls who think they have found someone in life and then all of a sudden their dreams are crumbling.” “I’m still not over my sad past and I don’t think I ever will be.”
“I’m often depressed because I am different.” “I love when I have those rare moments where I just turn off and don’t worry about anything.” “I mean, I’m happy when things aren’t bad, I’m happy when things are just kind of calm.”
“At the very beginning, I was very hurt because of all the lies and bad things that people wrote or said about me.” “I was, you know, a mess. I totally wanted to kill myself every day.” “Although I’m thankful for my musical success and personal life, I always have this organic sadness.” “I’m interested in the gorgeous side of life, but also familiar with the dark side too.” “Three years after my debut album, I’m still suffering from self-doubt and depression.” “All that stuff about “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is so not true. Do you know what makes you stronger? When people treat you and your art with dignity.” “When I feel like people don’t like my music and that the 10 years I spent making what I made was not for a good reason, that makes me want to drink again.” “In my heart of hearts, I really wanted to be creative. I was really looking for direction and validation.” “It’s not actually a good trade-off, but it is nice to sell records. […] I think when you have sort of lived the life that I have, you would definitely take a loyal, smaller fanbase over a controversial and bumpy ride.” “It definitely is an interesting experience to sell alot of records, but not at the cost of having people question your authenticity when that’s something that means alot to you as just a writer, which is what I considered myself to be.” “I’ve always written. It’s the only thing I’ve ever been good at.”
“I have nothing much to live for ever since I found my fame.” “The thing about being up here is that people can follow you; it’s harder to just be. It’s harder to be an observer when people are watching you. You have to go further inside because the outside world becomes a harder place to draw from.” “I’m very shy and I’m always embarrassed when people are interested in what I do. I’m not an exhibitionist.” “I have often thought [of disappearing], but I can’t. I’m famous.” “When I walk outside, people have something to say about it.” “There are many strange people out there. I am cautious. I swim cautiously in new waters.” “Apart from my personal relationship with my family, brother, sister, parents, my whole life is now public. Even my phone calls.. I’m not sure that they are not listened to. You have no idea what someone could steal.. Basically, apart from the intricacies of my imagination and my mind there is nothing left of me, nothing personal.”
“I have a huge fear of spiders. Do not know why. I don’t go too far into the sea for fear of sharks. I have never seen a shark in my life, but the thought of it haunts me. This is something archetypal. It has to do with the survival instinct. If you believe that another has gained by unfair means, an advantage [over you], then you’ll find that unfair. Although we are all very civilized, we still revolve around suvival. And unfortunately it is now that we often equate survival with fame.” “I make small lists. To calm myself down. I reward myself. You know, “If I finish this, then I’ll do that” – I’ll go for a walk on the beach or swim in the ocean. I go for swims and am actually shocked I do that. Because one thing I’m terrified of is sharks. “ “I like to come home and have someone there. You know, to say, “Oh, he’s here. And this other thing (Mimes a table.) is there. And this (Mimes setting down an object on the table.) is there. (Laughs.) I’m very methodical. I have to be.”
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