That Is How It Starts, Journalist Says: ‘I Am Depressed’, But Is Anyone Listening?

There must something to it, when a man moreso, a pen-pusher could go public to say: ‘I am depressed”, but that is exactly what a journalist has just done.

The point is, is anyone listening. Or are those listening going to do something?

The ‘I am depressed…’ confession is all about Journalist and ex-tv presenter, Kimani Mbugua, who made the confession on  a live Tik Tok broadcast, reports Nairobinews

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The report says Kimani Mbugua has already stirred a wave of concern among online audiences after he went live on TikTok to state it the way he feels it.

It is more of a concern because the journalist’s condition has to do with ongoing mental health challenges.

“I am depressed. I need medication. They are very expensive,” Kimani conveyed with evident difficulty during the live session, recalls the report, which added that the journalist appeared visibly distressed in the live video with slurred speech, prompting worry from Kenyans regarding his well-being.

There were a few friends and the report said they struggled to comprehend his words, Kimani revealed that he was battling depression and felt the need for medication to alleviate his struggles.

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According to the report, viewers who joined the live session expressed their concern, urging those around him to end the live broadcast and attend to his needs.

It added also that a segment of the video was later shared on his Instagram, where he captioned it, “Hazitawai shuka,” as he laughed uncontrollably.

Kimani had also walked around in an emotional state, sharing his thoughts on life and his current challenges.

“Kama umenitumia pesa relax, what is life..” he expressed, seeking understanding from those watching.

“I’m a live reporter, what’s your name,” he asked, his emotions fluctuating. “All of us, we are doing a journey hehehe. Let us go live, all of us.”

As he continued to walk and share his thoughts, Kenyans in the comment section expressed their distress, with one fan stating:

“This boy is really struggling, he needs some serious counseling and motivation. I really feel him; I’ve always wanted to see him back to permanent normalcy. I’m really broken seeing this.”

This latest video comes after Kimani Mbugua’s previous heartfelt plea for assistance in September, where he shared his ongoing battle with bipolar mood disorder and the challenges he faced, including the loss of his career.

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In a subsequent video, Kimani expressed gratitude for the support he received, enabling him to acquire essential tools to rebuild his life, including a phone and a laptop.

Despite these positive steps, his recent live video has raised renewed concerns about his mental health and well-being.

‘I Am Depressed’, is not an easy confession to make, many have reasoned, adding that it actually calls for a rallying round, and doing something earnest.