Gigi Lamayne talks mental health with Thandolwethu
The award-winning rapper, Gigi Lamayne shared something that she had been holding onto for seven years...
The hip hop star shared via her Twitter that she had been battling with depression for seven years.
Today marks my 7th year fighting and living with depression. I’m thankful to my friends and family who’ve supported me this long. The downs couldn’t be easy.
— #iPhupho #GigiGang (@Gigi_Lamayne) April 18, 2018
Thandolwethu feels like depression is still very much a taboo and misunderstood mental illness in the black community.
A lot of people in the black community think depression is mood swings and they say really ignorant things like: Just get over it!
Gigi shared with Thandolwethu her battle with the illness, as well her newly-founded foundation.
Listen to the full interview below:
If you or someone you know are struggling with Depression or anxiety then please make use of the following numbers:
SADAG Suicide Crisis Line - 0800 567 567
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