#Roommates, following the release of her latest album B7, Brandy recently opened up with a shocking confession regarding her past mental health. In a new interview, Brandy revealed that she has previously struggled with severe depression and even contemplated suicide.
In an exclusive interview with @PEOPLE, Brandy opens up like never before and lets fans in on a part of her life that they likely werent aware of. She confirmed that in the past she faced severe struggles with depression that were so serious, she even thought about ending her life at one point. She explained that things came to a head in 2006 when she was involved in a tragic car accident (she wasnt charged with any crime) that claimed the life of a 38-year-old woman.
Brandy discussed her mental state during that time, stating:
I remember laying in bed superdepressed. I [told] myself, So, you’rejust going to go out like this? That’s wack. You havea daughter. If you can’t do it for yourself, do it forher because this is not the way to leave a mark inher life.
She goes on to credit her 18-year-old daughter Syrai for giving her the strength to eventually break out of her depression:
IfSy’rai wasnt here, I wouldn’t be either. The place that I was in, it just felt like I wasn’tgoing to make it through.
Brandy also acknowledged how therapeutic music has been for her, specifically a track on her new album titled Bipolar. I was thinking, ‘Did I go too deep? Did I go too far in what I was singing about?’ But I didn’t dwell on those thoughts, she said. She credits her improved mental health to therapy, journaling, meditation and her faith.
Brandys album B7 is available now on all streaming platforms.
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