Taraji P. Henson says the COVID-19 pandemic led to suicidal thoughts earlier this year.
The 50-year-old Empire star made the disturbing revelation on her Facebook show Watch Peace of Mind with Taraji.
“For a few days, I couldn’t get out of bed, I didn’t care; it’s not me, “said the Washington, DC native. “Then I started thinking about finishing it: ‘I could go in there right now and finish everything.’
Details: Taraji P. Henson, 50, says COVID-19 pandemic led to suicidal thoughts earlier this year on his Facebook show Peace of Mind with Taraji
The Hidden Figures actress said she feels “withdrawing” from her network of friends and loved ones in the midst of thoughts of self-harm.
“People called me, I didn’t answer; I just didn’t care, ‘she said. “Finally, I’m talking to one of my friends and I knew I was smart enough to say ‘I have to say this.’ I was like, “I don’t want them to think I’m crazy.” You know, I don’t want him to obsess over me or think he should come and sit on me.
The star What men want said “one day [she] just took it out, let [her] beloved, and she felt relief immediately after coming up with the difficult admission.
“So one day I told my girlfriend,” she said. “He called me in the morning and said, ‘You know I was thinking of committing suicide last night. Oh, my God, I feel so much better. I won’t do it now. “
Actress The Hidden Figures said she feels “withdrawing” from her network of friends and loved ones amid thoughts of self-harm
Star Curious Case of Benjamin Button explained in detail the train of thought in the segment together with her co-host Tracie Jade (L) and psychologist Dr. LaShonda Green (R)
Candidate: Henson delved into the details of her moments of despair on the show
Star Curious Case of Benjamin Button explained in detail the train of thought in this segment together with her co-host Tracie Jade and psychologist Dr. LaShonda Green.
“I’m not a professional for myself, but I felt that if I didn’t say it, it would become a plan,” said the Oscar-nominated actress. “And what scared me was that I did it two nights in a row. And the thoughts kept coming. Now I’m starting to think about how.
“At first, it was like I didn’t want to be here. And then I started thinking about going and getting the gun. And that’s why, when I woke up the next morning, I took it out. Because I felt that after a while it would take over me and become a plan, because my brain is so strong.
Improvements: Last month, the actress told Entertainment Tonight that she is doing “much better” as the year progresses
Recap: It was a lively year for the actress, who turned 50 in September and canceled her engagement to fiancé Kelvin Hayden in October
It was a lively year for the actress, who turned 50 in September and canceled her engagement to her fiancé Kelvin Hayden in October.
Last month, she told Entertainment Tonight that she was doing “much better” as the year progressed.
“I felt like I was slipping and I was like, ‘You know what I’m not going to do is let 50 happen to me. I’m going to control this mentally and not be like, you’re getting older, no one cares, you don’t work, “she said.” Well, ghost, no one works, it’s COVID. So I felt it coming.
If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), send the message “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741, or click here.