Rapper Jeezy opens up about his eight-year depression and what he’s learned.
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Jeezy talks about better understanding anxiety, trauma and depression
The 46-year-old rapper appeared on a recent episode of the Tamron Hall Show that aired Monday. During Jeezy’s appearance, he spoke about his recently released memoir, Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe.
About halfway through the conversation, the rapper reflected on his issues with anxiety. Additionally, Jeezy opened up about how freeing himself from the stigmas surrounding anxiety and mental health has made him a better person.
Well, I learned that vulnerability is power. His power, Jeezy explained. I thought something was wrong with me
thinking I came from poverty, that’s how I didn’t understand trauma and all these different things, so when I started to find the words for it, I started to understand and grab tools , I started to get better
Jeezy went on to explain that he was now writing about his experience in his memoir because he also didn’t know that he had been depressed for eight straight years of his life.
I started my journey, and that’s why I express it and put it in the book because I didn’t know I was depressed for about eight years of my life straight, the rapper explained to Hall .
The rapper shared that his symptoms included waking up and wanting to go back to sleep, as well as leaning into his vices. Today, the rapper realizes that his trauma is due to the loss of many loved ones. Because of this, he simply wasn’t able to get in touch with his emotions.
You wake up and you just want to go back to sleep forever, you know? And I relied on my vices, Jeezy continued. And that’s what life on the streets does to you. You know what I’m saying? he said. When you lose 200, 300, 400 people as gone forever, you become numb. And I couldn’t get in touch with my emotions, and I wondered why.
Reactions on social networks
Instagram users took to The Shade Rooms’ comments section to largely applaud the rapper for his revelations and thoughts.
Porsha Williams’ husband Simon Guobadia wrote.
A powerful testimony of resilience
While Instagram user @holisticvybez added.
Vulnerability is power. I really wish people understood the truth and the weight of these words.
Some social media users, such as @marriedbyrevroxy, mirrored Jeezy’s statements and experience.
Yes, it’s definitely depression. You wake up mad for waking up. Having to face life. Even the simple daily task becomes laborious. So happy that he found a little light.
Instagram user @xo_kayshenaye29 has been added.
I just wanted to fall asleep forever. I’ve been there It’s crazy how depression forms and sometimes you don’t even notice it. Many people suffer in silence, either because they don’t understand depression or because they don’t feel vulnerable to talk about it. They send healing thoughts and energy to those who struggle with depression alone. Just know that it’s okay to express yourself. You just need to find the right person.
Other Instagram users, such as @Dominique Chinn, added positive words of encouragement for other viewers.
Difficult times don’t last forever.
Instagram user @ajzmahal added.
We struggle with mental health issues, inflation, terrible government, crazy work, and coleslaw on the side. Everyone stay prayed and take it one moment at a time
Finally, Instagram user @after5_clothing shared his gratitude for Jeezy’s transparency.
I’m so glad he shared! Because talking about your emotions in our community is such a stigma. I’m happy for @jeezy
Rapper’s statements come amid his divorce proceedings from Jeannie Mai
Jeezy’s revelations come amid his recent filing for divorce from his wife of two years, television personality Jeannie Mai. As The Shade Room previously reported, the rapper filed for divorce on September 14. Additionally, the petition reportedly stated that their marriage was irretrievably broken with no hope of reconciliation.
A few weeks later, on October 11, Jeannie Mai apparently broke her silence on the subject via Instagram.
The 44-year-old shared a photo featuring a quote written on lined paper.
Sometimes you need to take a break and disconnect to heal.
Earlier this month, Mai shared her feelings about her ex-marriage and impending divorce from Jeezy exclusively with Sherri Shepherd, according to The Shade Room.
It’s worth noting that the ex-couple share a 1-year-old daughter named Monaco, while Jeezy is the father of two older children from two separate past relationships, according to PEOPLE.
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