Although Will Poulter was passionate about pursuing an acting career from a very young age, that doesn’t mean it’s all roses. Discussing some of the more difficult aspects of his profession, he revealed to The New York Times, “It can be stressful, it can be painful, and plainly speaking, it can be difficult to do and a strain on your mental health, but I also think it’s very necessary to reflect on your own psyche and think about its impact on the world around you.” It seems that Poulter is realistic about the pressures that accompany his career, and he does his best to manage the more negative moments, but he doesn’t always find it easy.
In particular, Poulter has expressed unease with fame and the more public aspects of being an actor. Having begun to feel the intense pressures of being a public figure during his time as a 19-year-old at college, the actor has been continually trying to get used to this aspect of his career ever since. “It was weird, and the thing I have wrestled with the most [is] the impact that kind of thing has on your mental health,” he explained. “I naturally have quite a lot of anxiety, so dealing with the unwanted attention that comes with being in the public eye brings additional challenges.” Hopefully, Poulter has found tools for managing his life in the public eye, while also maintaining his own mental health and wellbeing.
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