February 26, (THEWILL) – Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, has accused people of not caring enough for people battling with depression, yet they pretend to be shocked when such a person dies.
She recounted her ordeal in the hands of her friend, whom she opened up to about her mental state. Not only did her friend accuse her of using her mental health as an excuse, but also gossiped about the actress and mocked her over the things she was going through.
She stated that as the reason people going through depression keep to themselves, as they are often made to feel it’s their fault. She encouraged those going through mental health issues not to give up, but to seek help.
According to her, “The moral lesson is people don’t care about your life struggles until you die. For everyone struggling with mental illness, you are not alone and you’ll be fine. Keep getting better and don’t let the mindless and empty-headed people stop you from seeking help when you need it. Someone will be courageous to stand up with you.”
