'I went to a wedding in slippers,' Betty Bayo talks on battling depression

Piece by: Peninah Njoki
Lifestyle

Kenyan gospel artiste Betty Bayo has opened up on her battle with depression advising Kenyans to seek help when faced by depression symptoms.

Betty who was married to Pastor Victor Kanyari revealed her struggles on her YouTube channel.

Speaking about her experience she says

'Someone might ask if I have ever been depressed and I would say, yes I have.

I knew I was depressed after I attended a wedding only to realize that I had worn slippers. I had not combed my hair nor had I applied lotion on myself.

In conclusion, Betty said that there are six signs to watch out for.

Seclusion - One was to identify if one is depressed is if they want to be secluded all the time, depressed people will always look for a reason to be alone.

When a depressed comes no contact with people they become too paranoid, when people talk and laugh they tend to think they are the topic of discussion.

Even when they are not.

Loss of appetite or increased appetite.

You may increase or reduce weight by noticing.

Lack of sleep.

When one is depressed they may oversleep or under sleep.

Lack of concentration.

A depressed individual gets tired of anything and everything.

Fatigue

Constant fatigue may be a sign of depression.

Lack of the ability to make a decision.

Suicidal thoughts.