Vance Larena naospital at dumaan sa matinding depresyon

Trigger Warning: This article contains discussions about mental health

Nakasuporta ang management team ni Vance Larena sa kanyang pinagdadaanan na may kaugnayan sa mental health. Kasalukuyang naka-confine ang Star Magic artist sa isang hospital na ayaw ng ipabanggit sa amin para magpagaling at i-address ang kanyang problema na nag-ugat dahil sa matinding depression.

“We all have our frustrations, valid or not, they are our own. In a perfect world, we should be able to turn our problems / frustrations into wins and go through the process of either solving it or moving forward from it. With strength of heart and mind, we should weather every season.

“Kudos to those who makes it everyday. And to those who need extra help, let us all support them even just through prayers. We ask the same particularly for one of our very talented actors, Vance Larena.

“No one is at fault. There are no issues that simple communication couldn't solve, and as his co-manager, we seek understanding from everyone especially those that were involved. Trust that we are now making sure that Vance gets the help he needs, and so deserves. This is a matter of a clear and present issue on mental health, which Vance strongly advocates,” panawagan ni Tyrrone Escalante, co-manager ni Vance sa Star Magic.

Ibinalita rin sa amin ng talent manager na baka sa Sabado, March 25 ay makalabas na rin ng ospital si Vance. Malaki raw ang naitulong na may mga nakakausap itong doctor na nagpapaliwanag ng kanyang mga nararamdaman.

Matatandaang dinala si Vance sa hospital kamakailan lamang at kinailangang manatili dito ng dalawang linggo.

Nagkaroon ng manic depression si Vance pero curable naman ito kaya walang dapat ipag-alala ang mga nagmamahal at sumusuporta sa aktor.

“Wala kasi sa right condition si Vance noon dahil nagkaroon siya ng manic depression. Medyo out of reality siya,” sabi pa ng manager ni Vance na si Tyrrone.

Pinayuhan din daw si Vance ng kanyang doctor na manatili muna sa ospital para maobserbahan ang kalagayan lalo na sa very alarming Facebook post nito noon about committing suicide.

Isa sa dahilan kung bakit nagkaroon ng manic depression si Vance ay dahil sa matinding frustration.

Ano ba ang ibig sabihin ng manic depression?

Ayon sa Mayo Clinic website, “Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

“When you become depressed, you may feel sad or hopeless and lose interest or pleasure in most activities. When your mood shifts to mania or hypomania (less extreme than mania), you may feel euphoric, full of energy or unusually irritable. These mood swings can affect sleep, energy, activity, judgment, behavior and the ability to think clearly.

“Episodes of mood swings may occur rarely or multiple times a year. While most people will experience some emotional symptoms between episodes, some may not experience any.

Ang taong nagkaroon ng ganitong condition ay kailangan sumailalim sa treatment plan para mai-manage ito. “Although bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition, you can manage your mood swings and other symptoms by following a treatment plan. In most cases, bipolar disorder is treated with medications and psychological counseling (psychotherapy).”

If you or a loved one is in need of help, contact the National Center for Mental Health crisis hotline at 1553 Luzon-wide landline toll-free. For Globe/TM subscribers, call, 0966 351 4518 or 0917 899 8727 (USAP). For Smart/Sun/ TNT subscribers, call 0908 639 2672. You may contact their Facebook page at ncmhcrisishotline and on Twitter @ncmhhotline.