R&B Star Brandy Opens Up About Her Struggle With Depression
Singer, Brandy recently revealed that she’s been struggling with depression for years, and her daughter helped pull her through.
In an interview with People Magazine, Brandy was candid about her battle with depression that came with her rising fame. After becoming a child star at the age of 15 with hit records like “I Wanna Be Down” and a popular sitcom, Moesha, Brandy began to feel the pressures of being famous.
She felt like she had to maintain a perfect image while being in the spotlight, and it began to take a toll on her. At 41, Brandy has been in the public eye for almost three decades, and constantly being under a microscope has not been easy.
This train is right on schedule. Brandy came out 94 I was very inspired. I came out in Feb. 97. So Everything in divine timing. .
I’m next in seems.
Listening to @4everBrandy . You are forever my inspiration. Real talk.— ErykahBadoula (@fatbellybella) August 10, 2020
Back in 2006, Brandy was involved in a fatal car crash that claimed the life of a woman, and that only added to her depression. She even disclosed that she was suicidal as a result, but thinking of her daughter Sy’rai, now 18 years old, reminded her that she still had something to live for. “If Sy’rai wasn’t here, I wouldn’t be either,” she said.
Thank you Bran for being yourself and staying so authentic. Thank God you overcame every hard time in your life. You are a treasure and we need you!
— Sylvia (@FreeYourMind1st) August 19, 2020
After an eight-year hiatus, Brandy released her new album, B7, last month where she sings about some of her mental health struggles, especially on her lead single “Borderline.” Brandy’s transparency has helped her fans cope with their own struggles with mental illness, and they’ve expressed their gratitude to the singer for putting their feelings into words.
I’ve been a fan since Sittin Up In My Room! I appreciate your beauty, true talent, and sharing your journey to help others heal. God continued blessings on your and your daughter. My daughter is a SHERO also! #B7 Got my album from @amazon #BabyMama
— Chrissy Lynn (@christeelove1) August 20, 2020
Brandy says she’s now in a better place and engages in therapy, meditation and journaling to help manage her depression, and fans are happy she’s on the journey to healing. Be sure to listen to B7, available on all streaming platforms, and catch all six seasons of Moesha, now streaming on Netflix.
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