Funke Akindele, a talented actress and filmmaker from Nigeria, has advised people to take care of their mental health in addition to their families.
In an interview with CNN Africa, the actress revealed that she occasionally has depressive moments and needs to cry. She does, however, make sure to recover in the middle of the situation.
Akindele said, “I cry. I lock myself in the room and cry. I break down and shake the bed, but I pick myself up and come back to life. A lot of times it is online. They see the breakups and the marriages. Sometimes I tell myself that I made a mistake again. How people are going to judge me, but I ask myself, do I really care about that? Why don’t you just brace up and face it? Make yourself happy and do what is right. You have to consider your mental health first, and that has helped me. I am trying to catch my groove back. I am trying to get back. Now I am more intentional about myself.
“Making my hair look good. I was all about work. I am still at work, but it was so bad because I could just come out with my cornrows, fez cap, and slippers or sneakers; I just get to work. But now you can see me dress well for the office. Over the years, I’ve noticed you need to take care of yourself. It is not all about the work. You need time for your family because work will pass, but your family will be there.”
Personally I feel our mental health is vital, and we must make caring for it a priority. Let’s love and celebrate ourselves, practise self-care, and look after our families. Caring for yourself matters, you come first, and the people you love matter, too.
Live with Purpose, Love with Passion. Remember to be happy
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Rose Ajieh
