MANILA, Philippines – Former Bagani actress Sofia Andres took to social media on Wednesday, May 30, and talked about battling anxiety.
In a lengthy post, the actress said it took her time to tell her friends and family that she was suffering from anxiety, which is often charaterized by nervousness, fear, worrying, or apprehension.
“To all the survivors struggling tonight, I see you and your strength, you are not weak. I’m doing this right now because maybe at least it can help my mind to recover from worrying from thinking. Maybe you’re crying or sobbing so hard right now and you can barely breathe. You know what? Breathe! You’re going to be okay. Breathe, and you know you can survive. It’s painful but you can sit with it and eventually they will pass. Maybe not immediately, but sometime soon. You are not your anxiety,” she wrote.
“It just takes time and effort to take control of your brain. It’s nothing to be ashamed of, but to be honest I was real scared to tell my friends, my loved ones, and my family about the anxiety attacks I have been experiencing. Everyone is an individual and everyone gets anxious, just on different levels and to different extents.
“Love yourself, be compassionate, give yourself time. Welcome it. Write about it, laugh, love and realize that you’re enough. These past few days, I haven’t been replying to my friends. The reason behind it is that my brain’s a little messed up sometimes. What that means in the simplest possible terms, is that a lot of times I feel very, very low. Think about bad thoughts and just spend time in bed,” she said.
Sofia said that in trying to overcome her condition, she found herself treating people differently. But she remains optimistic that she’ll conquer her anxiety.
“Listen there will be a good days, and there will be bad days that will almost make you feel you want to give up, but hold just hold on, please always try to hold on. You are not crazy, you are fine, I believe you can make it.”
In a separate post on Twitter, Sofia said that she’s been going to a therapist.
“Since everyone opened up about the mental health and self awareness. To be honest, I have been dealing with anxiety and it’s so bad. You guys must do appreciate people around you no matter what. You might not need them now but eventually you will.
“I have been struggling and don’t know how will I prevent it. Started going to a therapist and go counseling for a couple of times. anxiety is anxiety we don’t know when is it going to attack you. Yes, I am always worried with everything. literally everything. Let’s be brave you guys.”
since everyone opened up about the mental health & self awareness. to be honest i have been dealing w anxiety & it’s so bad. you guys must do appreciate people around you no matter what. you might not need them now but eventually you will. #spreadthelove
— Sofia Alejandre (@iamsofiaandres) May 30, 2018
i have been struggling and don’t know how will i prevent it. started going to a therapist and go counselling for a couple of times. anxiety is anxiety we don’t know when is it going to attack you. yes, i am always worried w everything. literally everything.
— Sofia Alejandre (@iamsofiaandres) May 30, 2018
let’s be brave you guys.
— Sofia Alejandre (@iamsofiaandres) May 30, 2018
Sofia made headlines the past few months when showbiz writers called her out for her alleged attitude problem during a movie press conference. – Rappler.com
The Natasha Goulbourn Foundation has a depression and suicide prevention hotline to help those secretly suffering from depression. The numbers to call are 804-4673 and 0917-558-4673. Globe and TM subscribers may call the toll-free number 2919. More information is available on its website. It’s also on Twitter @NGFoundationPH and Facebook.
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