'I wanted to blow my brains out', Anita Nderu reveals scary depression journey

Piece by: Geoffrey Mbuthia
Lifestyle

Anita Nderu has come out to reveal that she contemplated taking her own life when she was depressed last year. The screen queen disclosed this information on her Instagram page after persistently being inundated with the question of how she had overcome the nasty illness.

Depression is a mental health disorder characterised by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

These may include changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, daily behaviour or self-esteem. Depression can also be associated with thoughts of suicide.