Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson has opened up about her battle with depression for the first time and said that she was lucky to beat her demons. In the moving account, which she shared on Instagram on World Mental Health Day, Nikki encouraged all of her followers to be kind to everyone.
The popular actress, known for playing Maxine Minniver in the show as well as Coronation Streets Candice Stowe, also admitted that she lied to herself when she was in the grips of her depression but hoped that her story could help others to speak out and seek help.
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#worldmentalhealthday #love #strength #yourenotalone #support #help #depression #itsokaynottobeokayThis is the first time I have openly and publicly admitted this, as like so many, I had been ashamed and embarrassed – I have suffered with depression in the past. But, after medication, therapy and having my amazing family and friends, I beat my demons. I was lucky. A smile can hide a thousand tears of pain, A laugh can hide the sound of mental torture, The words “honestly, Im ok” hide the truth of “help me, Im breaking”.
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I hid how I felt for a long time, lied to my family and friends, but more importantly, I lied to myself, ashamed to admit I had a problem. Its only now I know, there is nothing to be ashamed of.
You may not be able to see certain mental illnesses, but the person going through it can most definitely feel it. So please be kind, always.
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