Dineo Ranaka Raises Concerns After Opening Up About Battle With Depression: “Life Is So Hard”
- Dineo Ranaka found herself trending on social media after her concerning posts about battling depression and trying too hard to not take her own life
- The star did not specify what has been going on in her life but she cried for help in a series of posts on her Instagram page
- The Kaya FM host's fans and industry colleagues including Boity Thulo, Minnie Dlamini and Kelly Khumalo jumped to the comments section to console her
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Dineo Ranaka has poured her heart out in concerning social media posts. The radio presenter took to her Instagram page on Tuesday 23 May to reveal that she is battling depression.
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Dineo Ranaka opens up about her battle with depression on Instagram
According to ZAlebs, the outspoken radio and television personality took to her timeline and revealed that she has been dealing with a lot behind closed doors.
Dineo said she has had a lot on her mind lately and is trying so hard not to take her life. She wrote:
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"I completely understand souls/ spirits/ people that commit suicide. I get it, I get them
"Because I’m trying my best to NOT commit suicide. My mind is sooo loud of late and life is f****** hard so f****** hard and I’m trying my best but it seems my best is not enough."
Boity Thulo, Kelly Khumalo and Thando Thabethe share comforting messages with Dineo Ranaka
Dineo Ranaka has a legion of fans and industry friends who have her best interests at heart. Peeps, including Boity Thulo, Kelly Khumalo and Thando Thabethe took to the star's timeline to console her.
@boity wrote:
"You are loved. Wholeheartedly. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ You still have so much living to do in the best way possible. Hang in there and seek professional help, mama. This too shall pass. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️."
@kellykhumalo commented:
"Nala uzodlula! ❤️ it’s all working for your highest good."
@enchantressbynate noted:
"Guys can those close to her take this cry for help seriously we can’t lose another young parent ❤️."
@thandothabethe wrote:
"One day at a time, please don’t stop trying… I love you."
@minniedlamini added:
"The struggle is real mama, just keep fighting day by day."
@omuhlegela said:
"Everything is seasonal mama, you’re going through you WILL GET THROUGH. For your children's sake. In Jesus’s name ❤️."
If you are feeling suicidal or are thinking about hurting yourself, do not hesitate to call the SA Suicide Crisis Line at 0800 567 567. If you are concerned that someone you know might be in danger of hurting themselves, please alert your local authorities for immediate assistance. You can also encourage the person to contact a suicide prevention hotline using the information above. Help is available on the Suicide Crisis Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and counsellors can conduct calls in all 11 official languages.
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