Nigerian actress, Kemi Afolabi, says she had mental break down after she was diagnosed with lupus.
The actress made this revelation on Monday through her Instagram page.
Afolabi said she experienced anxiety, exhaustion and depression during this period; further stating that she considered harming herself severally.
She wrote”#Mentalhealth is real. Stop messing with people emotions by your actions or words. I had mental break down when I got diagnosed with lupus. I experienced anxiety, exhaustion and depression.
“I hated everything I was going through, not having the strength to do the things I love the most made me wallowed in self pity.
“I never really showed my loved ones the peak of my breakdown. At some point I did considered harming myself severally, I heard strange voices to mention a few.”
Furthermore, the actress stated that she was lucky to have had great people around her who made her recovery so fast.
Afolabi added “I am lucky to have great people around me who showed me genuine love which really helped my healing so fast and I am grateful for still breathing compared to those who are dead.
“Then I made myself a promise that I was going to stop dwelling on something I cannot change. Then I started getting out of my head by accepting the new me.
“The way people move on from event will let you understand how life works! ‘Every man with his problems’.
“This is to encourage anyone going through something causing them mental breakdown. ‘Please get up and embrace the situation believing it will turn around for your good.’ Your breakthrough is near, start by being grateful you’re still alive.”