Fifth Solomon may bipolar disorder; inaatake ng depresyon, anxiety
Fifth Solomon
Trigger warning: Mention of depression, anxiety
KINUMPIRMA ng actor-director na si Fifth Solomon na na-diagnose siya clinically ng bipolar disorder.
Tama raw ang kutob ni Fifth na may “something” siyang nararamdaman nitong mga nagdaang buwan hinggil sa kanyang mental health condition.
Base sa nakasaad sa official website ng National Institutes of Mental Health, ang bipolar disorder ay isang “mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration. These shifts can make it difficult to carry out day-to-day tasks.”
Ibinahagi ni Fifth sa kanyang Instagram page ang tungkol sa kanyang kondisyon, “Yesterday, my doctor officially diagnosed me with bipolar disorder.
“Honestly, I kinda had a feeling for a while now.
“I’ve been battling depression and anxiety since 2021, but this past year hit different: super moody, always overwhelmed, snapping under pressure, jumping from one thing to another, overthinking even while talking to someone, forgetting what I was about to say, shaking my legs non-stop, shopping impulsively, being too energetic then suddenly hopeless, and drowning in emotions I couldn’t even explain,” lahad pa ng batang direktor.
Pagpapatuloy pa niya, “I also noticed I went through phases of heightened urges or risky behaviors—emotionally, physically, even sexually. I didn’t understand it before, but I’ve learned that those can also be symptoms of bipolar disorder.
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“Add to that my constant restlessness, fast-talking, sudden boosts of confidence followed by deep crashes. It was a rollercoaster I couldn’t name until now,” aniya pa.
Matapos ma-diagnose, nabawasan daw kahit paano ang kanyang pangamba dahil natukoy na ang kanyang kundisyon at pwede na siyang magpagamot.
“Finally putting a name to what I’ve been going through feels like a huge weight off my chest. I started my medication, and for the first time in a long time… I feel like me again. I feel calm. I feel present. I feel in control,” sabi pa niya.
Pagpapatuloy pa ni Fifth, “To the people I may have hurt or confused along the way, I’m truly sorry. It was never my intention. I was struggling, and now I’m doing the work to be better. For myself. For my friends. For my team. For my family.
“I’m sharing this experience not for sympathy, but to raise awareness. Mental health and mental illnesses are real and serious.
“Just because someone looks okay on the outside doesn’t mean they aren’t fighting battles we don’t see.
“There are so many people out there just trying to survive and feel normal. That’s why we need to take mental health seriously—not just when it’s trending, but every day.
“I want others who are silently going through something to know: you’re not alone. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Mental health is health. And just because you’re struggling doesn’t mean you’re weak or incapable.
“I’m still me. I still have big dreams. I’m still a leader. And now, I’m getting the help I deserve, because I deserve to feel better. We all do,” mensahe pa ng filmmaker.
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Para sa mga nais ng tulong hinggil sa mental health issues, tumawag lang sa National Center for Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 1553, Landline (02) 7-989-8727 at cellphone number 0966-351-4518.
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