Nollywood actress, Kemi Afolabi, has spoken up about her mental health challenges for the first time.
The actress who has been suffering from Lupus months back, earlier revealed that her Doctors informed her she has just five more years to live.
Kemi Afolabi via her Instagram page expressed how blessed she is to have great people around her who showed her genuine love which really helped her healing.
She wrote, “Mental health 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.
“I am lucky to have great people around me who showed me genuine love which really helped NY 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 in grom 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. “PLS GET UO AND EMBRACE THE SITUATION BELIEVING UT WILL TURN AROUND FOR YOUR GOOD” your breakthrough is near, start by being grateful you’re still alive”.
