The 47-year-old takes a topic out of the taboo corner: depression. He knows what he’s talking about. He suffered from the disease for years.
Kurt Krömer (47) suffered from depression for years. He got up in the morning and already had the feeling: “Shit, hopefully it will be evening again soon so that I can go to sleep again,” said the entertainer in the dpa interview.
He has now written a book about his experiences. It says, “You mustn’t believe everything you think. My depression». In it, Krömer describes his years of depression, his former alcohol addiction and his therapy. He talks lovingly about his time in a day clinic – and how happy he was to go on vacation with his children for the first time in eight years. With his book he wants to help other people.
listlessness and fear
How do you know that you might have depression? Krömer reports a lack of drive and a lack of motivation. «You could have the best date and someone says: “Come on, let’s go for a coffee and maybe do a little shopping.” And you have zero emotions about it, »said Krömer, whose real name is Alexander Bojcan.
The comedian (“Chez Krömer”) also reported concentration problems and anxiety. “You can have panic attacks without knowing where is that coming from?” said Krömer. “For me there were also potency problems. But above all there is this inner emptiness – a fear that is diffuse.” Unfortunately, there is no magic pill that you can whistle in.
Get out of the taboo corner
He advocated speaking openly about depression in society. “We have to address that and get the thing out of the taboo corner,” said Krömer. He also referred to the website of the German Depression Aid – there is a questionnaire there that can help. General practitioners are also good contacts.
Krömer says that he often takes time out these days. He doesn’t think much of the word “functioning” anymore. “The therapist always intervened in the clinic,” he said. “When I was asked what should change, I said: “I would like it to work again at home.” Then she said: “Explain, what is “it”? What should work? You are not a robot. With a robot, you can press play and off you go. But people cannot always function in the same way.»»
Source: Stern
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