Content creator Esther Chebet has openly shared details about her recent two-week stay in a mental institution, lifting the lid on her ongoing battle with depression and anxiety.
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Family move that enabled content creator Esther Chebet get proper mental health care
Chebet revealed that she was admitted to a mental hospital for a fortnight due to persistent migraines.
Content creator Esther Chebet
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During a recent interview on Radio Jambo, Chebet revealed that she was admitted to a mental hospital for a fortnight due to persistent migraines. Concerned for her well-being, her family encouraged her to seek medical attention.
"I was admitted to a mental hospital for two weeks. I did not go willingly. I got migraines for four days consecutively. My family asked me to go get checked. I would be treated, fed, and just rest. It was an institution where people just wanted to maintain some mental sanity," Chebet explained.
The facility aimed to offer individuals a supportive environment to preserve mental well-being. Despite the challenges she faced, Chebet expressed that she currently finds herself in a positive space.
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Downplaying her celebrity status, Chebet emphasized, “It was not a big deal; I do not see myself as a celebrity.” This reflects her humility and a commitment to dismantling stigmas surrounding mental health, reinforcing the universal need to seek help.
Content Creator Esther Chebet
Content Creator Esther Chebet
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Chebet's struggles with mental health date back to her adolescence when she started experiencing migraines in Class 7.
She also opened up about the impact of being raised by a stepdad, which heightened her anxiety.
“My mum came with me to her marriage. My relationship with my step-family was not easy. Being an outsider and a misfit was not easy,” she explained.
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The challenges she faced in navigating her role as an outsider within the step-family contributed to the deterioration of her mental health. She admitted feeling a lack of acceptance from her stepdad, who seemed unprepared to assume a paternal role.
“At some point, my mum became single. I do not know where my stepdad went to. Depression and anxiety came from that,” she revealed.
Content creator Esther Chebet
Content creator Esther Chebet
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The unsettledness surrounding her family situation elevated her mental health struggles, highlighting the intricate relationship between personal dynamics and one's mental well-being.
However, Chebet says she is now in a better place compared to where she was in the previous years.
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