The Nollywood actor Jamiu Azeez recently opened up about how he is dealing with depression and suicidal thoughts.
The actor said on Wednesday on Instagram that he has been “depressed” for the past two years, but he hasn’t said anything because he is “afraid of being mocked.”
He claimed that nothing had been helping, that he was lost, and that he didn’t know who to confide in.
Azeez claimed that after he lost the ability to remain silent, he contacted actor Toyin Abraham, who offered him a sympathetic ear.
“Mummy Ire, @toyin_abraham, I know this might catch you off guard, but I simply had to do this. You overlooked the fact that we don’t really talk but you shown me so much love and gives me an assurance that everything is going to be fine,” he wrote.
“The past two years have been a whirlwind for me like I’ve been losing everything, even my Mind. Thoughts of “Suicide” have been ringing in my head.
“The fear of being mocked kept me silent. Nothing seemed to work, and I felt lost, unsure of who to confide in.
Advertisement“But the truth is, I grew tired of putting on a brave face and pretending to be okay.
“So, yesterday, I mustered the courage to reach out to @toyin_abraham, and her response left me speechless. I feel compelled to express my deepest gratitude openly.
“I’ve prayed for her countless times, but now I ask for your prayers too, please help me pray for @toyin_abraham and her family.”
Recall that earlier this year Comedian DesTalker also opens up on depression and suicide attempts.
He disclosed that he made three attempts to take his own life.
He claimed that his depression was the reason it occurred.
Destalker claimed that he became a commercial motorbike rider because he was unable to find employment following his graduation from college.
The 39-year-old public administration graduate said that his depression was caused by his inability to find a profitable job or make progress in his profession, as well as frustrations from family members.
