Akothee has opened up about her struggles during the years 2018, 2019, and 2021. In a post message, she shared her battle with depression, reminding us all that this silent enemy can affect anyone at any stage of life.
For years, she struggled with a force that was wreaking havoc on her mental health. She found herself struggling to manage her emotions and cope with the ever-increasing demands of her career and personal life. It was as if she was drowning in a sea of expectations and responsibilities, with the weight of the world pressing down on her shoulders.
Akothee revealed her inner turmoil on social media saying, “I was battling a monster in my head. Something was messing up with my brain, I was struggling inside a body fighting to live and a mind ready to switch off. I was overwhelmed with outbursts and uncontrolled emotions. I was struggling with being me without offending anyone, I was struggling to accept what fame throws at me.”
Depression is an invisible foe that can creep into one’s life without warning. Akothee‘s courageous revelation sheds light on the symptoms and struggles associated with this mental health condition. It is essential to understand the signs, as they are often subtle and easy to overlook.
“Depression can drain your energy and make even the simplest tasks feel exhausting.A constant feeling of sadness can become overwhelming and difficult to shake off.Emotional outbursts are common signs of emotional distress.” She says.
Like many who face mental health challenges, Madam Boss initially tried to brush aside her issues, believing they were temporary and would eventually fade away. However, as time passed, her mental health continued to deteriorate. She found herself unable to even have the strength to get out of bed in the morning, and her life began to change.
One fateful morning, Akothee woke up with her left side numb, a sensation that extended from her neck down to her leg. Panic set in as she feared she might have suffered a stroke, and she rushed to the hospital. To her surprise, doctors diagnosed her with a pinched nerve and recommended surgery as the solution.
Despite undergoing the procedure, her health continued to decline, leaving her in persistent pain. Akothee struggled to lift her left arm and experienced excruciating pain in her left ear. Despite numerous hospital visits, her ailment remained a mystery.
Desperate and feeling isolated in her battle, she made the difficult decision to leave her mansion and move in with her sister-in-law, who had three young children. Surprisingly, the sound of their innocent voices provided her with some solace at night, allowing her to sleep. However, during the day, she remained overwhelmed and perpetually exhausted.
It was only when she consulted a doctor who recognized the symptoms for what they were,signs of depression,that Akothee began to truly understand her predicament. She was prescribed antidepressants, but they had an adverse effect on her. She experienced heightened emotions and panic attacks, leading her to rely on stronger sleeping pills just to find a moment’s rest.
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