Dakore Akande Talks About Battling Postpartum Depression

Nigerian actress Dakore Egbuson-Akande has spoken out about her personal struggle with postpartum depression and her journey to recovery.
In an interview on her podcast series With Chude, multi-brand ambassador and award-winning actress Dakore opened up about her own mental health struggles and how she’s overcome them.

It was a conversation with an older friend that helped Dakore identify the underlying cause of her mood swings.

Seeking professional help, she consulted her OB/GYN, who confirmed her postpartum depression symptoms.

The actress further shared her realization that she had neglected her creativity, which had started to diminish over the course of four years away from work.

“I just had this consistent and persistent sadness – a lack of joy – almost like I would be struggling to reach the joy, then sometimes I would be very manic-like very happy, then very sad,” she revealed.

Recognizing the importance of therapy, Dakore sought help from a therapist who guided her through the healing process. Her therapist emphasized the significance of engaging in activities she loved, reminding her that she had been an actor since childhood. This played a vital role in her recovery.

With the support of her therapist and a trusted friend, Dakore discovered that her depression stemmed from the significant life changes she had experienced.

Slowly but surely, she returned to acting and the entertainment industry, regaining control of her life and mental well-being.