Nollywood actress and TV personality, Nancy Isime, has recounted how she attempted to commit suicide in childhood after she lost her mother.
Speaking in an interview with BBC Pidgin, the actress, 29, shared that she had a rough start in life, but gave it a push with hard work.
“I lost my mum at five. I didn’t really have a smooth childhood. I suffered from depression and attempted my first suicide in childhood. It was actually the only but I was able to go through all that and I’m still here today,” she said.
“Some people had time to grow through life but I had to mature in time. Losing your mum at the age of five, you’re exposed to a lot of things you’re not supposed to experience. I started working at the age of 17.
“I worked as an usher at events. From there, I started modeling. Some of the things I did, I didn’t expect would get me to where I’m today, I was trying to save money here and there to exit the country and start working abroad.”
The University of Lagos graduate also expressed her disappointment at the current state of the country.
“As much as Nigeria is, there are still opportunities. Sometimes I get tired of seeing what is going on with the government. I call myself mental health advocate because I preach it,” she added.
“I’m a staunch believer in meditation. I work out as much as I can and I go for therapy, which I just began not long ago. For someone like me who acts, hosts events, it takes a lot out of me. I act in series, TV, and cinema.”
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When quizzed on how she manages to maintain her sanity, Nancy Isime said:
”I go for therapy which I just began not too long. I have apps on my phone that helps me to balance my moods. Your mind is everything, if you get your mind right, you will get your life right”.