Depression – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:10:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Depression – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Depression Forced Me To Start Taking Antidepressants – Busola Oke https://www.theinfostride.com/depression-forced-me-to-start-taking-antidepressants-busola-oke/ https://www.theinfostride.com/depression-forced-me-to-start-taking-antidepressants-busola-oke/#respond Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478552 Popular Gospel singer Busola Oke has opened up about her battle with depression and severe financial hardship. The Eleyele crooner recently made the revelation during an emotional interview with actress Biola Adebayo, and fans have been reacting. According to her, hunger and frustration pushed her to lament live on TikTok because she started resorting to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/depression-forced-me-to-start-taking-antidepressants-busola-oke/feed/ 0 Bollywood Saved Me From Depression – Shah Rukh Khan https://www.theinfostride.com/bollywood-saved-me-from-depression-shah-rukh-khan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bollywood-saved-me-from-depression-shah-rukh-khan/#respond Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:40:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469864 Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan has said that he acts to avoid depression. He recently spoke with deep honesty about the personal tragedies that shaped his life, and fans have been reacting. In an interview with Tehelka TV, the actor revealed that the loss of both his parents at a young age affected him and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bollywood-saved-me-from-depression-shah-rukh-khan/feed/ 0 I Distracted Myself With Poetry During My Depression – Chimamanda Adichie https://www.theinfostride.com/i-distracted-myself-with-poetry-during-my-depression-chimamanda-adichie/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-distracted-myself-with-poetry-during-my-depression-chimamanda-adichie/#respond Sat, 27 Sep 2025 10:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467436 Popular writer Chimamanda Adichie has said that she went through a difficult battle with depression. Adichie recently revealed that during that troubling period, she almost silenced her love for fiction. According to Chimamanda, her struggle with depression left her deeply unhappy for many years, but she constantly distracted herself with speeches, reading, and poetry to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-distracted-myself-with-poetry-during-my-depression-chimamanda-adichie/feed/ 0 You Don’t Know You Battled Depression Until You Come Out Of It – Lizzo https://www.theinfostride.com/you-dont-know-you-battled-depression-until-you-come-out-of-it-lizzo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/you-dont-know-you-battled-depression-until-you-come-out-of-it-lizzo/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 12:30:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378618 Popular singer, Lizzo has come out to share that she has been suffering from depression for some months. She recently revealed that she is just now coming out of it, and fans have been reacting. According to her, the strange thing about depression is you don’t know you’re in it until you’re out of it, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/you-dont-know-you-battled-depression-until-you-come-out-of-it-lizzo/feed/ 0 I Started Falling Into Depression After Tory Lanez Shot Me – Megan Thee Stallion https://www.theinfostride.com/i-started-falling-into-depression-after-tory-lanez-shot-me-megan-thee-stallion/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-started-falling-into-depression-after-tory-lanez-shot-me-megan-thee-stallion/#respond Sun, 23 Apr 2023 21:58:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=345835 Popular rapper, Megan Thee Stallion has come out to speak about being shot by her former close friend, Tory Lanez. She recently revealed this while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she sometimes wishes she could have handled the situation privately, but as soon as her attacker made it [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-started-falling-into-depression-after-tory-lanez-shot-me-megan-thee-stallion/feed/ 0 I Wish I Can Hug Mothers Suffering From Post-Partum Depression – Janemena https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wish-i-can-hug-mothers-suffering-from-post-partum-depression-janemena/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wish-i-can-hug-mothers-suffering-from-post-partum-depression-janemena/#respond Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:46:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=345016 Popular Instagram influencer, Janemena has come out to open up about one of the struggles of motherhood and breastfeeding. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she felt sad and depressed when she began pumping milk for her newborn, but nowadays, she is cheerful [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wish-i-can-hug-mothers-suffering-from-post-partum-depression-janemena/feed/ 0 I’m A Depressed Man Nowadays – Yemi Solade https://www.theinfostride.com/im-a-depressed-man-nowadays-yemi-solade/ https://www.theinfostride.com/im-a-depressed-man-nowadays-yemi-solade/#respond Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:50:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=344958 Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade has come out to say that one has to belong to the cult to live and survive in Nigeria. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he is a very depressed man at the moment and it is down to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/im-a-depressed-man-nowadays-yemi-solade/feed/ 0 Depression Is Real – Mary Edochie https://www.theinfostride.com/depression-is-real-mary-edochie/ https://www.theinfostride.com/depression-is-real-mary-edochie/#respond Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:12:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=328855 Mary Edochie, the first wife of Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has come out to speak up about her battle with depression after he took actress, Judy Moghalu as his second wife. She recently had her say via her social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to her, it hasn’t been easy since her [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/depression-is-real-mary-edochie/feed/ 0 I Wanted A Better Version Of My Life – Betty Irabor https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wanted-a-better-version-of-my-life-betty-irabor/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wanted-a-better-version-of-my-life-betty-irabor/#respond Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:02:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=319465 Popular publisher, Betty Irabor has come out to write about her past struggles with depression. She recently had her say via her social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to her, she remembers sitting at the psychiatric department of the Iranian hospital in Dubai waiting for her turn to see a doctor, and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wanted-a-better-version-of-my-life-betty-irabor/feed/ 0 A lot of Nigerians suffering from depression unaware https://www.theinfostride.com/a-lot-of-nigerians-suffering-from-depression-unaware/ https://www.theinfostride.com/a-lot-of-nigerians-suffering-from-depression-unaware/#respond Sun, 13 Jun 2021 17:51:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=297138 A life coach and entrepreneur, Mr Abiola Salami, has stated that many people suffering from depression are unaware of the symptoms, encouraging such people that they can overcome the disease.   Salami said this in his book, ‘The Magic of Emotional Intelligence: How Champions Apply Emotional Intelligence to Achieve Peak Performance and Advancement in Life.’ [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/a-lot-of-nigerians-suffering-from-depression-unaware/feed/ 0 Border Closure Will Cause Suicide And Depression – Hon. Valentine Ayika https://www.theinfostride.com/border-closure-will-cause-suicide-and-depression-hon-valentine-ayika/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 03:06:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=239654 House of Reps member, representing Njikoka/Dunukofia/Anaocha Federal Constituency of Anambra state, Hon. Valentine Ayika has said the closure of Nigerian borders will eventually kill the economy and increase the rate of suicides in the country. Hon. Valentine revealed this at a press briefing yesterday. He disclosed that even if the policy might be a positive [...]

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]]> Being Alone And Celibate Can Lead To Depression – Ali Baba https://www.theinfostride.com/being-alone-and-celibate-can-lead-to-depression-ali-baba/ Wed, 09 Oct 2019 12:10:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=238362 Popular comedian, Ali Baba has advised his Instagram followers that being married is an amazing thing and being single and celibate can result in depression. He revealed that no one should be deceived because being committed is actually a beautiful thing. His words, “Being married or committed to one person is a beautiful thing. Don’t [...]

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]]> I Suffered From A Serious Depression For A While – Sonia Ogbonna https://www.theinfostride.com/i-suffered-from-a-serious-depression-for-a-while-sonia-ogbonna/ Thu, 23 May 2019 17:16:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=233185 Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna’s wife, Sonia Lareinaa has spoken up about her battles with serious depression for years. She recently jumped on Instagram to reveal that she was not happy with herself for a long time and is only just recovering from depression as a result. Her words, “I fixed myself up so damn well! [...]

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]]> Criticism Of My Role On Game Of Thrones Led To My Depression – Sansa tark https://www.theinfostride.com/criticism-of-my-role-on-game-of-thrones-led-to-my-depression-sansa-tark/ Thu, 18 Apr 2019 06:21:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231190 “Game of Thrones” actress, Sophie Turner has shared that criticism of her role as Sansa Stark on the HBO hit series was one of the reasons that led to her depression. In a recent interview with Dr. Phil on his popular podcast, she revealed that she began to get depressed when she was about 17. [...]

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]]> Our Government Must Tackle Depression – Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde https://www.theinfostride.com/our-government-must-tackle-depression-omotola-jalade-ekeindeour-governmant-must-tackle-depression-omotola-jalade-ekeinde/ Fri, 05 Apr 2019 23:36:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=230581 Nollywood legend, Omotola Jalade-Ekende in a recent question and answer session on Twitter revealed some bitter truths on several topics. On human rights, the beautiful moviestar said people have to start fighting for themselves more to get a better nation. Her words on that, “I am appealing to the government to immediately see to the [...]

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]]> Aremu Afolayan Talks Depression And Suicidal Thoughts https://www.theinfostride.com/aremu-afolayan-talks-depression-and-suicidal-thoughts/ Thu, 24 Jan 2019 19:56:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=225895 Aremu Afolayan is back in the news. This time, he has talked about being depressed and suicidal at the same time. The actor said he thought he was going to die but the viral video he saw that showed a kid speaking in tongues as she laid hands on her mother’s head has turned things [...]

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]]> Michael Jackson’s Daughter Seeks Medical Help For Depression https://www.theinfostride.com/michael-jacksons-daughter-seeks-medical-help-for-depression/ Thu, 17 Jan 2019 11:14:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=225529 Paris Jackson, daughter of late legend Michael Jackson, is currently fighting mental and emotional issues and has decided to look for help. A source close to the 20-year-old recently confirmed that Paris had checked into an undisclosed location after a “busy” 2018. Words from the source, “After a busy year of work engagements that took [...]

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]]> Depression Is Caused By Us Not Keeping It Real With One Another – Eldee https://www.theinfostride.com/depression-is-caused-by-us-not-keeping-it-real-with-one-another-eldee/ Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:37:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=225121 Eldee had shared some wise words today and it is about keeping it real, to help people from falling into depression. The veteran artiste who recently moved to the United States, stated that many are depressed because they don’t think they can meet up with the expectation of the society. Eldee however begged Nigerians on [...]

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]]> Chioma Is In Deep Depression Because Of Davido – Kemi Olunloyo https://www.theinfostride.com/chioma-is-in-deep-depression-because-of-davido-kemi-olunloyo/ Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:29:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=225126 “Chioma is in deep depression.” are the words attributed to the controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, who has claimed that pop star Davido’s girlfriend is done with any public life. According to her, Chioma’s Instagram page was taken down after she reported it to Instagram and Davido’s Baby Mamas actually ganged up against her. October last [...]

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]]> I Battled Depression Early In My Career – Buffon https://www.theinfostride.com/i-battled-depression-early-in-my-career-buffon/ Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:36:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=225003 Gianluigi Buffon has said he battled with depression early in his career and once missed a match for Juventus due to a panic attack. Buffon has enjoyed an incredible career which has so far seen him win 23 major trophies — including a World Cup — and he is still fighting to win his first [...]

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]]> I Fell Into Depression When Eric Arubayi Died – Chinonso Arubayi https://www.theinfostride.com/i-fell-into-depression-when-eric-arubayi-died-chinonso-arubayi/ Thu, 03 Jan 2019 06:09:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=224632 Chinonso Arubayi, the pretty wife of Nigerian gospel artiste, Eric Arubayi who died on February 11th 2017 from complications that came from taking fake anti-malaria drugs has shared that she felt betrayed by God after the unfortunate incident that happened three years after their wedding. In an interview with TVC, today, Chinonso, his wife and [...]

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]]> Depression Is A Silent Killer – Harrysong https://www.theinfostride.com/depression-is-a-silent-killer-harrysong/ Sat, 15 Sep 2018 19:55:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=216155 Harrysong has revealed that he is getting back to his feet following his decision to get help over depression. The music star took to his Instagram page on Friday, September 7, 2018, where he shared a photo of a therapist and himself after a section. He went on to thank fans for their support as [...]

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]]> I Will Not Allow Any Form Of Depression From Mean Comments – AY Makun https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-not-allow-any-form-of-depression-from-mean-comments-ay-makun/ Thu, 23 Aug 2018 01:00:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=214114 AY has come out to say that when celebrities block people on social media, it doesn’t mean that they are proud. The multi-talented comedian made this known on his Instagram page on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. According to him, the reward for insulting someone on his Instagram page is to get blocked. “Abi them no [...]

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]]> PDP Is Still Lost In Depression – Godsday Orubebe https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-is-still-lost-in-depression-godsday-orubebe/ Tue, 20 Mar 2018 17:08:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202998 Godsday Orubebe has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Orubebe stated this in an open letter to the PDP national chairman, Prince Uche Secondus. He noted that the PDP needs new ideas to ‘bounce back to power.’ “PDP is still lost in depression and suffering from a post-traumatic [...]

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]]> Selena Gomez Battles Depression, Anxiety https://www.theinfostride.com/selena-gomez-battles-depression-anxiety/ Sat, 03 Feb 2018 11:39:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=198113 Selena Gomez has been feeling ‘very empowered’ after undergoing treatment for depression and anxiety. The 25-year-old singer recently spent two weeks in New York City taking part in a program where she was given therapy, ate healthy and practiced Pilates and meditation. A source said: ‘She felt like she needed to get away and focus [...]

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]]> Depression Is A State Of Mind – Teebillz https://www.theinfostride.com/depression-is-a-state-of-mind-teebillz/ Tue, 09 Jan 2018 04:47:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=195635 Tunji Balogun also known as Teebillz recently attempted a suicide which opened up issues relating to his marriage with Tiwa Savage. The label owner explained that a consumption of alcohol played a negative role in his depressed condition at the time. “Depression is a state of mind. I can only speak from my own experience. [...]

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]]> I Have Been Through Depression – TBoss https://www.theinfostride.com/i-have-been-through-depression-tboss/ Fri, 15 Sep 2017 14:31:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=182076 Tboss Idowu has taken her slaying move to different level with the release of her new photos. The BBN star posted pictures of her photo shoot which she themed “Goddess of The Water” on Thursday on Instagram. She could not keep her joy over the pictures to herself because obviously, they looked amazing. Tboss is [...]

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]]> Reekado Banks Battling Depression? https://www.theinfostride.com/reekado-banks-battling-depression/ Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:15:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178801 Nigerian singer Reekado Banks has gone to twitter to talk about his battle with depression. The music star took to Twitter to talk about his battle with depression. “Depressed !!! Nothing is as it seems.. everything is probably fucked!” he tweeted. This comes barely shortly after the Mavin artiste acquired a new ride, an exotic [...]

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]]> I Have Battled Depression – TBoss https://www.theinfostride.com/i-have-battled-depression-tboss/ Sat, 22 Jul 2017 08:40:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173164 According to the rality tv star, she didn’t let depression win the battle. She wrote, “The news of the untimely demise of Chester Bennington hit me really hard because I have been a super fan since forever, his voice & songs really touched my soul & helped get me through a lot. That’s why I’m [...]

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]]> Ubi Franklin Talks His Battle With Depression https://www.theinfostride.com/ubi-franklin-talks-his-battle-with-depression/ Fri, 30 Jun 2017 18:01:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=170228 Ubi Franklin has shared his story on depression and how he was able to overcome it. The CEO of Made Men Music Group shared his life-changing story via Instagram on Thursday, June 29, 2017. According to him, he was sharing the testimony to encourage others going through the same experience. In the series of posts, [...]

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]]> Millions Of Nigerians Suffer From Depression – Daramola Tayo https://www.theinfostride.com/millions-of-nigerians-suffer-from-depression-daramola-tayo/ Wed, 28 Jun 2017 22:07:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=169911 Dr Daramola Tayo, Chief Consultant and Head of Behavioural Medicine, Karu General Hospital says an estimated nine million Nigerians may be suffering from depression. Tayo disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at a health talk on depression organised by the Public Health Department, Health and Human Services Secretariat, FCTA. The psychiatrist said depression could be [...]

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]]> 9 Million Nigerians Suffer From Depression – Psychiatrist https://www.theinfostride.com/9-million-nigerians-suffer-from-depression-psychiatrist/ Sat, 24 Jun 2017 08:23:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=169521 Dr Daramola Tayo, Chief Consultant and Head of Behavioural Medicine, Karu General Hospital says an estimated nine million Nigerians may be suffering from depression. Tayo disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at a health talk on depression organised by the Public Health Department, Health and Human Services Secretariat, FCTA. The psychiatrist said depression could be [...]

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]]> Betty Irabor Diagnosed With Depression https://www.theinfostride.com/betty-irabor-diagnosed-with-depression/ Sun, 09 Apr 2017 02:33:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=161327 Editor-in-Chief of Genevive Magazine Betty Irabor in a tell-all Interview talks about her personal battle with depression and her journey to conquering it. She also opened up on looking fabulous at any age, turning 60 and how she met her husband Soni Irabor. Excerpts below: On what triggered her depression, “Insomnia and Menopause! This is [...]

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]]> Linda Ikeji Addresses Depression https://www.theinfostride.com/linda-ikeji-addresses-depression/ Tue, 29 Nov 2016 14:22:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=149553 Popular blogger, Linda Ikeji, has an encouraging video for people going through difficult times. Linda who recently launched her social network shared a video on YouTube on November 28, 2016, talking about depression and how to overcome. According to her she once went through all that at a point in her life. “Whatever it is [...]

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]]> Kanye West Suffering From Extreme Paranoia And Depression? https://www.theinfostride.com/kanye-west-suffering-from-extreme-paranoia-and-depression/ Mon, 28 Nov 2016 10:50:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=149474 Must be hard being Kanye West. In the aftermath of his infamous rants that was followed by the cancellation of his Saint Pablo tour and subsequent hospitalisation, gossip site TMZ is reporting that he has been suffering from depression and extreme paranoia. Reports have it that Kanye is convinced that people were plotting his downfall [...]

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