I Am More Than Addiction and Mental Illnesses - Zaria Gikonyo
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ก.ค. 2024
- When doctors prescribe medication, you trust that the medication will help you. That it cannot harm you. Zaria Gikonyo had been on pain medication for a while. It was prescribed because she needed it. Then she realised that she was addicted to it. This was the beginning of her mental health related illnesses. Living life fully as a recovering addict with bipolar and depressive episode, she boldly speaks to create awareness on mental health. This budding lawyer is overcoming, recovering and holding space for so many who don’t yet have a voice for what they are going through.
Watch her father’s story as he speaks about learning and supporting her through this on • What My Daughter’s Men...
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It doesn’t matter what has been written in your story so far, it’s how you fill up the rest of the pages that matter Zaria. As a caregiver/mother l admire your fighting spirit. You are a fighter, a warrior & l believe you shall overcome. (Congratulations on finishing your law degree, l cannot wait for the graduation) Dad & l are so proud of you..👏🏽👏🏽 Always remember ‘ITS OK NOT TO BE OK’…❤️
You've raised such a wonderful young woman!!
She's amazingly brave. Love love to you all.
This was a sobering talk. Zaria shared valuable lessons. All the best to you and her.
Mr and Mrs Gikonyo .You are super heroes. Thank you so much for supporting our future lawyer.
Thank you for being there for her in every situation. May God bless you all 🙏.
Well done for raising such a wonderful girl..God bless you and keep renewing your strength
Great to see zaria come out and share her journey living with a mental health condition👏. I personally suffer from severe social anxiety, anthrophobia and ptsd and it's not easy. We should start having this mental health conversation more often. Also creating awareness to other people about the different mental health conditions that people struggle with.
I am a living testimony of all this, and I wish the world would hear us
I shall give you a hug next time you come home 😊
Hi Zaria I've been all that u described from 2008 and I'm still fighting it thanks my Gorgeous Dota for sharing God is good all the time.
I’ll do everything I can and work as hard as I can to make sure we’re heard
@@margaretmwangi9215 keep fighting. You’re stronger than you’ll ever think
@@zariagikonyo8962 I am proud of you, I have followed your story and I love to see it bloom, keep going!
Thank you Zaria for shining the light on mental illness and stigma. I pray that God grants you peace along the way like He does for me. I still pray for God to heal me but even if He doesn't I know He still cares for me. I struggle with anxiety disorder and depression which I take meds for. Also tend to have manic episodes as well when under lots of pressure. Its weird. Obviously I have made a lot of poor life decisions along the way !! I was never diagnosed as a child. There is mental health stigma where I come from. But today, I live a good life and somehow looking back at the environment I was in, I am convinced that God has always cared for me. I went through school, I have a successful career in IT and I now live a mostly peaceful enough Christian life in Australia. The battle still rages from time to time. I pray that God will hold your hand too and lead you through it.
I cannot have enough of you Zaria. You are a strong lady. Your parents are super heroes.
😅😅 thank you
And they overcame by the word of their testimony..... Zaria, you are an overcomer and a blessing to your generation. The fact that you can stand and speak, is victory. May God light you path.
I really appreciate you saying this. Thank you 🙏🏾
This 👧 girl watch her!!!! A future great woman.
Thank you for the courage to be so open. Your truth will help many.
the way she explains about these disorders now makes sense. you will overcome your addictions. God bless your soul
Awesome talk , let's stop the stigma against mental illness.
I see courage over fear! You are a fighter!! An overcomer, a day at a time!
A day at a time for sure 🙏🏾
I can relate, I have walked your walk and I am still here indeed it's a journey, well done 👍,
Love your honesty, thanks for been authentic and all the best Zaria
Congratulation Zaria really proud of you. Irene you have done a great job. May the Lord continue giving you wisdom. Zaria you are going far.
Zariaaa!! Amazing to see you here.
Amazing. Keep on sharing. #Mentahealth needs champions like you.
Zaria you are a young, beautiful, bold, smart fighter. Just by speaking out, you are already halfway healed. At your age, you are truly an inspiration and I pray quick healing for you from bi-polar. There is nothing that God cannot do. I also watched your Dad sharing his journey with you. God bless.
I am currently working on my mental health and it is so challenging... Thanks for the encouragement through your story.
You are most definitely going places to do great things Zaria! 👏👏👏👏
Well done and thanks for sharing your story will help alot of people. These pharmacies needs to be regulated and when not operating within the laws must be persecuted and closed.
Beating the fears and sharing this was a great move...........You're strong
I love the vulnerability Zaria and very grateful that you are such a champion for mental health and eating disorders and kudos to your parents for being an awesome support system
That’s what I always want to be. Thank you 😊
You are a strong lady ,keep on fighting 💪 you are not alone , thank you for sharing
Thanks Zaria for sharing. Very courageous.
At around her age, in Nairobi, about 20 years ago, a psychiatrist diagnosed me with Bipolar Disorder too and tried to get me to go on medication for life. I am sooooo glad I DID NOT accept the diagnosis and did not begin the treatment.
Against doctor's orders, I weaned myself off medication for anxiety and depression and went on to live a more emotionally balanced life, though my mental health is something I always have to keep a careful eye on.
I am grateful to God that I DID NOT listen to the doctor (as competent as he was). Thanks for sharing your story, Zaria. You can do it! :-)
You're stronger than your struggles girl.Keep pushing.
You are such a strong young lady, you have it in you to surmount all the challenges you face. All these shall pass! Keep working at it, keep walking, keep inspiring others - God Bless you!
I appreciate it, thank you.
Bless!
This is a lot for such a young girl. I hope she gets better and has a easier rest of her life.
Thank you for sharing your story. I am struggling with bipolar too.
Am so proud of you...I was there too...trust me...it hurts when you can't understand who you are ..when family can't understand what you are going through...God gatchu
You are such a beautiful energy Zaria. It's about that one small win, even if you have to try again to win it again. Sending you love, peace and liberation in this wonderful journey of life. Keep going 💖
Thank you so much 🙏🏾
Bless!
Keep going girl
Shout loud
You are an overcomer.
Strong support from parents and family
Great testimony and acceptance Zaria. You will soon overcome. Everything possible and circle can be broken 🎯
That's powerful your story speech only has helped many.
God knows my 'daughter" that is one step to healing. May God see you through this
Zaria your yesterday should not determine your tomorrow 4ur tomorrow is on ur hand. Thks for empowering all of us.
Gal.....you hv already overcome by facing the beast headon. By refusing to keep quiet. By fighting stigma. You hv won kairitu. Great support family system you hv mwana
Thank you 🥺🙏🏾
Oh wow Zaria!!! You're such a brave girl!
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you 🙏🏾
Dear Zaria,you are a wonderful young lady who is outdoing her ‘prescribed situation’ you have embraced who you are,understood yourself and your condition and learned to cope and live within yourself..with this you have broken the ceiling of confinement..when those not so good moments happen always remember it’s alright not to be alright,be positive you’re will be Ok a few moments later.May God always protect you and keep renewing your strength and courage.Congratulations in waiting attorney..
I can’t express how much this means. I read it and I was lost for words.
Thank you so much ☺️
@ Zaria Gikonyo
You are a warrior and a powerful girl,you are most welcome.
I would love to be as expressive as you, accepting challenges, manage my mental wellness but I am acting like everything is okay when it's not with me. I think alot and make mountains out of an anthill. I find solving a problem so simple that I used to do earlier hard, reasoning isn't part of me anymore.
I'm trying to find myself. I really do need help but I don't know how to get it.
“Vulnerability sounds like truth and courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they are never weakness” Brene Brown
You really epitomize this. Keep telling your story and bringing light.
a strong lady who has chosen courage over fear... You shall overcome Zaria..... Hugs
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Very Courageous 🅦🅘🅝🅝🅘🅝🅖
You're a force to reckon with.... Sending love your way..
I appreciate it 🙏🏾😊
Bipolar disorder makes you wonder what is your own feelings Vs what your mind wants you to think is real it's a constant struggle of being ok and being overly ok
You may not see it but that doesn't mean it's not there. Let us stop the stigma and create awareness on mental health 😊.
Beautiful girl..I am impressed by your resolve to create awareness..
Thank you 🙏🏾
Eye opening
God knows everything and God cares about it all. May your path grow brighter and brighter.
I am so proud of You Zariah👏👏👏👏
Thank you 🙏🏾
This one hit home 😭😭
You will overcome 😘
Am a clinical officer dealing with the same,its not easy
Oooh my,
Thank you for the great talk. You will overcome it.
Ephesians 6:17
Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Think and Meditate on God's Word. It's life and refreshing.
I want to hug you!
🤗🤗
Sending you 💓 my dear
I have a different case how I wish I could have someone to listen to me. It's never been easy trust me. I have tried to kill myself and my son severally and it's never been successful. Can someone intervene and help me through.
Hi cecilia ..how can i reach you
Hey Cecilia here for you!