31/10/2025
We all carry silent battles - some louder than others.
At PremierCare, we believe in talking, learning, and healing together. 🫶
Let’s laugh a little, learn a lot, and open up about the things we pretend don’t exist…
Because mental health matters.👇
Let’s Talk: Depression, Madness, and Everything In Between.
You’d be surprised by how many people still think depression isn’t a disease but “ugonjwa ya kujitakia.” 😔 Like, really? As if sadness was a lifestyle choice, the same way we choose between tea and coffee.
So today, let’s dissect this together. This isn’t a lecture; it’s an honest conversation, a space to share what we know, learn new things and maybe laugh a little 😂 at how absurd life can get.
Ever tried everything humanly possible; new job, new church ⛪, new haircut, but nothing seems to work?
Ever gone to a school reunion only to realize you’re the only one with nothing to show? (And yes, we both know reunions are just glorified show-off sessions for people who peaked in high school. 🙃)
Ever been fired because your boss found out you were pregnant? 🤰🏽 Oh, c’mon, these things happen more than we admit. And before you shout “I’ll sue!” remember, in our system, justice sometimes depends on how heavy your wallet is.
Ever sat blankly staring at your ceiling, wondering what to do with your life?
Ever suffered a miscarriage and your spouse goes like, “Utapata mwingine, acha kulia kila saa.” 💔 Seriously? You lose a part of yourself and someone calls it replaceable. Depression can creep in silently, uninvited, when you’re already too numb to fight back. 😢
Ever worked yourself to the bone trying to save a relationship 💔, only to discover the whole clan already met your replacement — and you were the only one left in the dark? The betrayal is another level of pain. 😤
These moments , heartbreak 💔, loss 🥀, stress 😩, and betrayal 😔 can push anyone into depression. It’s not weakness. It’s not laziness. It’s not “kujiona amefika.” It’s illness. A mental one. And it deserves attention, not judgment.
Common Symptoms of Depression (Let’s Keep It Real):
- Losing interest in things you once loved, even food 🍲 stops tasting good.
- Constant fatigue 😴, no matter how much you sleep.
- Withdrawing, not because you hate people, but pretending to be okay is exhausting. 😞
- Overthinking everything 🌀 from your purpose in life to why your friend didn’t text back.
- Feeling worthless, hopeless, or just… heavy 💔.
So before you say “anajifanya,” “amekuwa snob,” or “ni mlazy tu,” pause. Check on that friend who used to be the life of the party 🎉 but now seems quieter 🤫. Sometimes, the loudest smiles hide the deepest pain. 🥲
And speaking of hidden pain, did you know syphilis can actually lead to madness if left untreated? 😳 (No, that’s not a myth.)
⚠️ Symptoms of Syphilis
- Painless sores 😐 yes, painless, which is why they get ignored.
- Rashes on palms ✋ and soles 🦶 - your body’s way of saying “something’s cooking.”
- Hair loss in patches 🧑🏽🦲 (and no, it’s not stress this time).
- Left untreated, it can attack your brain causing confusion, memory loss, and even madness 😵.
That friend who “suddenly lost it” and everyone said was bewitched? Maybe it wasn’t witchcraft , maybe it was untreated syphilis.
If you’ve noticed these symptoms in yourself or someone close to you, don’t wait until you’re walking around talking to imaginary friends 🗣️ not funny, but you get the point. 😅
Visit us at Premiercare Narok,near Mara Junction, or call 0714 094900
Early diagnosis saves lives and sanity.
Because truly, mapema ndio best.
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