Health & Lifestyle · 9 Proficient · October 13, 2026

Harry Reflects on Depression After Moving to Canada

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Vocabulary

adrenaline /əˈdrenəlɪn/ noun

a hormone released by the body during stress that increases heart rate and alertness

The constant pressure of his royal responsibilities kept his adrenaline elevated for years.

emotionally /ɪˈmoʊʃənəli/ adverb

relating to or affecting feelings and emotions

He felt emotionally numb for so long that genuine joy seemed disloyal to his mother's memory.

intervention /ˌɪntərˈvenʃən/ noun

an action taken to improve a situation or problem

Therapeutic intervention using his mother's perfume became a breakthrough moment in his healing process.

Article

Prince Harry has described experiencing depression for roughly two weeks after relocating to Canada in 2019, which he characterized as an unexpected response to removing himself from a high-stress environment. He explained that the shift from constant demands triggered an "adrenaline crash" once he arrived on Vancouver Island seeking respite. His body, accustomed to functioning under sustained stress, struggled to adapt to calmer circumstances. He noted feeling "useless" and unable to perform daily tasks without the stimulation that previously kept him focused, revealing a paradox in which the absence of pressure created psychological difficulty rather than relief.

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