Foggy living: Struggles of those trapped in mental ailments

According to WHO, approximately one in four Kenyans suffers from a mental health condition, with depression and anxiety being the most common disorders. [iStockphoto]

Growing up in Nyamira County, Kwamboka's journey from a patient battling severe mental health issues to becoming a psychiatric nurse was fraught with challenges, including suicidal thoughts.

"For a long time, I struggled silently, feeling as though I was trapped in a fog that I couldn't escape," Kwamboka recalls. This internal battle affected every aspect of her life - her daily routines, relationships, and sense of self.