Force à Halima Gadji : la dépression, un combat à soutenir, pas à juger (par Yande Diop)
The name of Halima Gadji, a renowned actress, is back in the conversation, not for a role or a performance, but for a personal ordeal: personality disorders. For the second time, the actress has opened up on social media, revealing a part of "her surreal life." But on these platforms, where judgment flies faster than understanding, she has been the target of hurtful remarks. Yet, behind the screen, there is a woman, a life, and very real suffering. Despite her explanations about a first crisis, she sadly notes that certain cruelties persist.
Breaking the stigma
It is urgent that our society stop stigmatizing people suffering from mental illness. Compassion must replace judgment. Social media must become spaces of solidarity, not public tribunals where condemnation is imposed without appeal. To Halima, and to all the women and men facing these challenges: your pain is real, your struggle is legitimate, and your recovery is possible. Don't let anyone make you believe otherwise. Today, more than ever, let us say together: strength to Halima Gadji and to all those who struggle in the shadows to find the light again.
Depression: An illness, not a weakness
Depression, recognized by the World Health Organization as a major cause of disability worldwide, manifests as persistent sadness, loss of interest in usual activities, intense fatigue, low self-esteem, sleep or appetite disturbances, and sometimes suicidal thoughts. Contrary to popular belief, it cannot be overcome by willpower alone. It requires a medical diagnosis, appropriate therapeutic monitoring—psychological, psychiatric, or medication—and a supportive environment.
The key role of families
Many women and men find salvation thanks to the unwavering support of their loved ones. Families play a crucial role: they offer a listening ear, a secure environment, and sometimes the strength needed to follow regular medical care. They remind the sick person that they are not alone, that they matter, and that they deserve to recover.
Some patients, aware of warning signs such as persistent anxiety, spasmophilia attacks, or sudden mood swings, choose to seek medical help before the situation worsens. This preventative approach is essential to avoid serious complications. Others, to protect their mental balance, opt for a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of social media, where the cruelty of comments can exacerbate their psychological fragility.
Whether online, in families, or at work, behaviors can either alleviate or aggravate the situation. The right attitude is to listen without judging or minimizing the suffering, encourage consultation with a mental health professional, maintain regular contact to avoid isolation, offer to accompany the person to medical appointments, and avoid guilt-inducing phrases like "shake it off" or "others have it worse." Everyone has their own suffering and their own way of overcoming it.
According to specialists, certain warning signs should be present to anticipate crises: persistent sadness, unusual irritability, loss of interest in usual activities, marked changes in sleep or appetite, increased social isolation, and talk or thoughts related to death or suicide. However, these manifestations vary from one individual to another.
Commentaires (10)
Elle est toujours très belle. Trop belle même. Aussi, on lui souhaite de retrouver rapidement sa santé mentale.
Seigneur prend pitié
Prompt rétablissement, la sœur.
Borom BI fath ko.Amine
Le viol et les atouchements détruisent la vie des femmes qui le subissent bon courage madame.
Je souhaiterais sincèrement la croire et compatir. Mais malheureusement je n'y crois pas. Je peux me tromper. Mais il faut savoir vaincre l'émotion et se diriger vers la raison. Au Sénégal malheureusement il y'a beaucoup d'émotions. Je doute parce la démence est un état second qui ne permet pas la possibilité de poser certains actes. Est dans le monde entier vous avez vu une seule fois une personne dépressive qui prend son temps pour se filmer elle même et partager la vidéo.
En tout mon bon sens me dicte l'attitude prudente de douter de cet état de fait qui est négatif et intolérable.
Tu n'as rien compris en fait à la dépression
Elle a parlé d'agression ... et par plusieurs individus il y a de quoi péter les plombs je crois..
Sache que tu n’es pas seule et ce que tu traverses n’est pas une faiblesse : c’est une épreuve, et je sais que tu as en toi la capacité de la surmonter. Que le Bon Dieu t’accompagne à surmonter cette épreuve. De la part d’un de tes fans
Nos prières t'accompagnent; du courage la plus Belle .
il ya depression et folie.
Ces filles, elles ne vous disent pas partout où elle mettent les pieds. Dans ce monde perturbée, les hommes sont prêts à tout pour s’offrir des célébrités. La magie noire , le vaudo etc.. rien n'est laissé au hasard. Leurs déboires vont souvent de paire avec leur célébrité, richesse etc
Au Sénégal, les gens ne connaissent que les maladies organiques. Ils ne connaissent qu'une seule maladie mentale la folie fourre-tout. A l'école seule les maladies organiques sont enseignées.
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