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Frenchie Dy shares learnings from her third battle with Bell’s Palsy

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>Singer Frenchie Dy admitted that she initially struggled with frustration upon learning that her Bell’s Palsy had returned for the third time, affecting both her career and personal life.</p><p>&quot;Naawa ako una sa sarili ko kasi nga hindi ako makakapag-trabaho. Naawa ako sa sarili ko, parang naiinis ako nung una parang bakit kailangan kong pagdaanan ito ulit. Parang ito na naman,&quot; Frenchie admitted in an interview with Bernadette Sembrano in a recent YouTube vlog.</p><p>Beyond her own struggles, Frenchie’s biggest concern was her children and their future.</p><p>&quot;Tapos una iisipin ko mga anak ko. Anong mangyayari kung ganito na ako, baka di na ako makakakanta, di na ako maka-pagtrabaho kasi kaming mga singers, naka-focus ang camera sa mukha eh,&quot; the singer shared.</p><p>The singer relayed that the condition not only affected her physically but also took a toll on her mental health. &quot;Para sa akin itong sakit na &#x27;to seryosong sakit na opo nakakagalaw ka naman ng ano pero more on sa mental health na dati nakakangiti ka ng maayos, ngayon hindi na pantay &#x27;yung mukha mo. Parang biglang isang gising mo lang ganito na agad,&quot; she said.</p><p>Despite the setback, Frenchie remains resilient and determined to push through the challenge.</p><p>&quot;Kanya-kanya tayo ng pinagdadaanan pero kailangan nating lumaban. Kailangan nating magtagumpay sa ano mang hamon natin sa buhay,&quot; she remarked. </p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGmD-aoBbIM/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A1456309.1999999285%2C%22ls%22%3A502555.7999999523%2C%22le%22%3A502562.2999999523%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>When asked about the lessons she learned from this experience, the singer emphasized the importance of faith, inner strength, and seeking medical attention immediately.</p><p>&quot;Unang-una talagang natutunan ko, manalig tayo sa Diyos, &#x27;yan talaga number one, prayers. Tapos lahat ng magpapalakas ng loob sa atin, i-gather natin kasi kailangan natin i-uplift ang loob natin at sarili atin para malabanan natin &#x27;to. Palakasin &#x27;yung will power.&quot;</p><p>She added: &quot;Pangatlo, kapag nakaranas ng ganito pumunta na agad sa doctor para alam kung ano &#x27;yung mga gagawin, kung ano &#x27;yung iinumin para maagapan agad.&quot;</p><p>It was in February when Frechie revealed that she has been battling Bell&#x27;s Palsy for the third time.  </p><p>According to Mayo Clinic, Bell’s Palsy is a condition which “causes sudden weakness in the muscles on one side of the face.&quot;</p><p>The academic medical center added that &quot;a small number of people continue to have some Bell&#x27;s palsy symptoms for life. Rarely, Bell&#x27;s palsy occurs more than once.&quot;</p>