Actor Paulo Avelino has been starring in several television series and movies but amid his thriving showbiz career, the actor opened up about his struggle with depression in the past.
In a series of tweets, Paulo shared about how he was a survivor of failed suicide attempt and looked back at one of his friends who passed away after struggling with the same situation.
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He wrote: “[A THREAD TO LET LOOSE THOUGHTS] I’ll let this out to the universe since I promised not to keep heavy feelings to myself. One of my closest friend committed suicide last year and no one saw it coming. He was my go to person.”
“A lot of times, I would call him late in the evening feeling so low and he would travel miles just to keep me company and make sure I was in my right mental state of mind to continue one with life, constantly reminding me how privileged I am compared to alot of people. That I had to see my son grow up,” Paulo continued.
Paulo also revealed how he attempted committing suicide and how he survived through his friend and others who knew about his situation.
He shared: “A few years back I tried (attempted) committing suicide.I survived. No one really knew aside from my closest friends and he was one of them.”
A few years back I tried (attempted) committing suicide.I survived. No one really knew aside from my closest friends and he was one of them.
— Paulo Avelino (@mepauloavelino) July 31, 2019
Paulo mentioned how he brushed off in a joking manner, a text message he received from his friend the night before he passed away. He then thanked his friend for the hope and wisdom he engraved in him.
“All those messages and time I selfishly demanded are now regrets and baggages I would carry my whole life. THANK YOU! I HOPE YOU ARE RESTING PEACEFULLY. I am living because of the hope and wisdom you engraved in me,” Paulo wrote.
“A year after here I am at 5 in the morning thinking if a few minutes of my time ditching work would make a change OR EVEN SAVE A LIFE,” he concluded.
For people who might need assistance for their mental health, you contact the hotlines numbers (02) 804-HOPE (4673); 0917 558 HOPE (4673); 2919 (toll-free number for all GLOBE and TM subscribers).
(Photo source: Instagram – @paunaticsofficial/ Twitter – @mepauloavelino)
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