Singer Akothee has recounted suffering from depression five times. In a recent post on her Facebook page, the mother of five said she has since learnt to stay away from any mental triggers.
Akothee fought depression in 2018, 2019, and 2021.
"I succumbed to depression five times I beat depression. (Mental Health Is Real) 2018,2019,2021I have not changed, you all showed me who you are.
I gave you my best, that's the very much I could give, if I would go further than that, I would find myself in this situation, on the streets or 6 feet under.
I am still the same sweet Esther, the loving one the kind one the sane one who supported everyone that needed support, the only thing that has changed in her is.
Boundaries I Built boundaries to guard my sanity," she said.
After battling depression without her knowing, Akothee said she now guards her space like its life and death.
She highlighted some of the things she stays away from.
1. I let go anything that tampers with my peace
2. I avoid procrastination and do what is right at the right time, I don't postpone problems
3. I say NO immediately my guts start swelling.
4. I don't stay in any wassap groups I quickly and immediately leave as soon as I sense its getting toxic or could be I am the Toxic one
5. I avoid family politics as much as I can , family politics can drive Nuts therefore I am not in any family wassap groups
6. I shut down gossips before they get into my system.
7. Very limited online flights, I rarely exchange with fans online , we now just have fun.
8. I release people with negative vibes around me ,in fact I run away from them.
9. If we are friends and you keep blue ticking me or behave like I need you more than you need me ,I block, delete your number.
10. If you can't reach me Just know you are blocked.
If you ask me for money and I don't feel like I should give you. I will say NO without feeling guilty ( this has shocked many )
And I am fine with it , I feel good when I tell you I don't have ,so you can go and tell people how broke I am.
Its my brokenness not yours Again I don't owe you so Chill
11. I only do the right thing at the right time, with the right people, not because of anything, or anyone ,but because it's right to do so.
I MADE THIS DECISIONS AFTER REALISING THAT .The same people you have given food , accommodation, shelter, life Will get full energy and use the sane energy to kill you. We have several assassins Including Character assassins.
Guard your space .I am at peace now."
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