ACTRESS Andrea Torres may be the image of women empowerment, but this confident Kapuso actress admits she went through bouts of depression throughout the years.
In an interview, Andrea opened up about experiencing depression due to life problems. The actress also shared what helped her in overcoming her mental health issues.
She said, “Ang pinaka-number one tip ang maibibigay ko is ‘yung strengthen mo ‘yung faith mo. I don’t want to sound preachy kasi siyempre iba-iba ‘yung paniniwala at relihiyon ng mga tao pero important din kapag ‘yung family mo supportive sa ‘yo.”
Andrea also encouraged people to open up to their loved ones or a mental health professional regarding their problems. “Huwag mong sarilihin, kailangan mo siyang ilabas.”
Though she’s in a much happier state now with boyfriend Derek Ramsay, Andrea maintains a close relationship with her family as seen in her trips abroad with Derek and her family.
Andrea said, “Ang promise ko kasi sa [family ko] nung nagkaroon na ako ng boyfriend na walang magbabago. ‘Yung time na binibigay ko sa inyo para mag-bonding, nandoon pa rin ‘yon.” (GMA)
