Heart sa may mga mental health issue: It’s OK not to be OK, normal lang na hindi ka perfect…

“IKAW lang ang makakapagligtas sa sarili mo!” Yan ang ipinagdiinan ni Heart Evangelista patungkol sa lahat ng mga may issue sa kanilang mental health.

Aminado ang Kapuso actress na ilang beses na rin siyang nakipaglaban sa anxiety attacks, depression at iba pang mental health issues.

Kaya naman kung may isang celebrity na may karapatang magpayo sa mga taong dumaranas ng ganitong problema, lalo pa’t nasa krisis pa rin ang buong bansa, yan ay si Heart.

Ayon sa misis ni Chiz Escudero, unang-unang dapat tandaan mga taong may mental health problem, huwag matakot humingi ng tulong sa mga taong pinagkakatiwalaan n’yo.

Sa latest vlog ni Heart, naibahagi niya kung paano niya nalabanan at napagtagumpayan ang kanyang mga problema.

“You know, I spoke about mental illness and depression and anxiety and then a lot of people actually know that I went through something so bad.

“It probably doesn’t seem bad because you know, I’m wearing this nice Chanel jacket. But these things don’t matter if you’re not happy or you’re going through something in your mind,” simulang pahayag ng Kapuso star.

“Really, honestly, when I went through something, I thought, my accessories, my bags would give me a purpose to live. I didn’t know how I got into that blackhole.

“And I remember thinking of the worst things, like I felt I was left with no choice but to kind of end things. It was really that bad,” pag-amin pa niya.

Hindi man binanggit ni Heart kung ano ang mga pinagdaanan niya, marahil kasama na riyan ang mga panahong inaatake siya ng depression nang makunan siya noong 2018 at mawala ang kambal  sa kanyang sinapupunan.

Pagpapatuloy ng aktres, “I saw a doctor, I even took certain meds for that time. I’m not ashamed to say that because I’m in a better place now. I’m so glad that I did that because why would I waste life?

“Why would I waste opportunities and my dreams, and why would I do that to the people who love me? I just also know as a person, I have so much love in my heart—why would I waste that?” diin pa ng aktres at fashion icon.

Payo pa niya, “Don’t be ashamed. I remember feeling like a lemon, like a reject in a factory. Like, what’s wrong with me? But no. It’s actually okay not to be okay. It’s okay not to be perfect. It’s normal that you’re not perfect. And everybody needs a little guidance from time to time.

“So, if you’re going through something really, really bad, the first step is to talk to somebody. And if that person isn’t giving you the right advice, talk to somebody else.

“Just keep talking to people. You will find that person that will direct you, and say, ‘You know, ito ang gagawin natin. Ayusin natin ‘to. Kaya mo ‘yan.’ That’s just how simple it is, and believe me, you will get over it.

“When it comes to mental health, you cannot draw strength from someone. You have to work on yourself. Yourself is the only one that’s going to save you,” paalala pa ni Heart.