It seems like the radio personality, Dineo Ranaka has ended her social media break as she gave followers an update on her mental health journey
In her since-deleted series of posts on 23 May, Dineo took it to Instagram that she is trying her best to not commit suicide, but seemed to not be enough.
On Saturday, 24 June, Dineo said she is thankful for the calls, the texts, the prayers and the well wishes.
Radio and TV personality suffers from severe chronic depression
“I’ve recently been diagnosed with Severe Chronic Depression…I feel like I need to allow myself to re-introduce myself to MYSELF because I’ve been a high functioning person with depression. And this is dangerous! VERY DANGEROUS!” she wrote on Instagram.
“My symptoms have been in-sleep seizures, trouble waking up, trouble controlling my bladder, confusion, thoughts of harming myself, trouble with energy to do anything, and meaningful deep empathy/sympathy with those that have taken their lives.”
“It’s really hard on me. And if you knew half of the judgement I’m dealing with, you would probably want to have yourself admitted and never discharged! But I HAVE FAITH IN ME. I BELIEVE IN ME!! I will be cured! Depression is curable.”
The mother-of-three further said she empathises with those who lost the battle due to suicide.
“Have I thought of taking my own life? The answer is yes. But I reverse the curse by declaring I AM NOT SUICIDAL!
The comments were flooded with love and support from fans and colleagues:
“Our fighter. I was once suicidal, and I still have those thoughts but they’re not as strong as they were a year ago. I also do not know what’s triggering, but I’ll fight cause I’ve seen you fought. Love you mama,” commented @miss_dube_ndaba.
Manaka Ranaka wrote: “I am so PROUD of you my MUNGAS, my baby sis, last born ya banyana. I SEE YOU always have. I BELIEVE YOU and IN YOU! YOU MY DEAR SIS ARE G.O.A.T!!! Big sis LOVEs you to the moon and back! I GOT Ya!!! REMEMBER THAT! When you come back I want us to go visit mama @conniechiume at her home, I’ll arrange everything.”
Moneoa commented: “This is the most honest, raw and emotionally relatable post I’ve seen in a while. May God bless you Dineo. May He heal and restore your spirit and life to the destiny He intends for us all. Thank you for sharing this and I’m praying for you.”
“You are loved so so much, sending God’s healing,” wrote @nhlanhla_mafu.
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