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Veteran Gospel artiste, Amy Newman is tasking her colleagues in the creative industry to open up on their mental struggles because it goes a long way to help.<\/p>\n
According to her many celebrities are secretly battling mental health issues because they lack the assurance of confidentiality which she can understand. But opening up is a step in the healing process.<\/p>\n
Amy Newman believes constantly being in the public eyes can make famous people more prone to anxiety, and that is the reason for which they must open up with such struggles.<\/p>\n
As a survivor of a mental breakdown that almost ruined her career and her life, the\u00a0Okamafo\u00a0hitmaker said things would turn out badly but for the support of her husband and children in addition to seeking medical help.<\/p>\n
\u201cI remember that it started somewhere in August 2019 when my husband and I marked our 40th wedding anniversary. All of a sudden, I felt empty and didn\u2019t want to meet or talk to anyone.<\/p>\n
I regret my fashion choices – Amy Newman<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cFor some strange reasons, there was this overwhelming fear that always engulfed me. I just couldn\u2019t understand what was causing the anxiety and nervousness. Sincerely, I was at a loss but couldn\u2019t help myself but I know I needed help.<\/p>\n \u201cI boldly opened up about what I was going through to my children and husband and they supported me till I defeated this evil that wanted to take over my life,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n According to World Health Organisation (WHO), anxiety disorders and depression form part of a mental health condition which affect an estimated 3.6 percent of the world’s population.<\/p>\n In Ghana, Dancehall artiste and former Lynx Entertainment signee, MzVee and celebrated Dancehall act Stonebwoy have shared their experience with depression.<\/p>\n Amy Newman believes family members and close friends of celebrities should monitor changes in their lifestyles.<\/p>\n \u201cThose who know me can testify about how I loved to look good. But during my mental breakdown, I just didn\u2019t want to dress up or look good anymore. Wearing makeup was even a turn-off for me and that was when my family realised there was something wrong with me.<\/p>\n \u201cSo sudden lifestyle changes in anyone especially celebrities is a major sign of mental breakdown. We see them doing things that we have not known them for and we ignore and assume it is all part of showbiz or something they are doing for trends.<\/p>\n \u201cI remember that I was billed for Women In Worship during those times I was depressed and in the dressing room, all the other artistes were dressing up and looking glam for the show. Here I was, the always elegant Amy Newman not even bothered. I just didn\u2019t care how bad or good I looked on the day.<\/p>\n \u201cMy appearance was totally off yet no one saw that there was something wrong with me. It is even worse when you are a Gospel artiste. People see you as a superhero and are always quick to judge your public actions without knowing your silent battles,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n Amy Newman started her music career in 1994 and has since won admiration with many songs such as\u00a0Onu Na Obeye, My Redeemer, My Jesus, Ateasefo, Adom\u00a0and\u00a0Me Metsi Biara.<\/p>\n Amy Newman is currently out with a new song,\u00a0I\u2019m Redeemed\u00a0which captures her story of how God saved her from mental health problems.<\/p>\n \u201cI believe that I went through this to come out stronger. I want to use my new song, I\u2019m Redeemed to encourage others to always seek God in the most desperate moments of their lives,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n Source: graphic.com.gh<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Featured Video\n<\/p>\n\n
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