Tired of her life, Shama Sikander tried to commit suicide

Shama Sikander

Shama Sikander, a well-known TV actress, recently opened up about some of the most painful moments in her life, including a suicide attempt

Shama Sikander

During an interview, Shama revealed that she went through a severe phase of depression and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder about 15 years ago

Shama Sikander

She mentioned that her grandmother might also have had bipolar disorder, which led people to believe her grandmother was possessed by a ghost

Shama Sikander

Shama said she left her career and the industry during this difficult time because of her mental health struggles

Shama Sikander

When asked if she ever had suicidal thoughts, Shama admitted she did and even attempted to commit suicide because she was exhausted from trying to please others

Shama Sikander

She described how she took a lot of sleeping pills and fell asleep, feeling desperate and asking God for a second chance in another life

Shama Sikander

While asleep, she unconsciously sent her bank account details to her brother, which raised his concern as he was at a wedding

Shama Sikander

Her mother, who was reading the Quran, was alerted by her brother's call and found Shama unresponsive

Shama Sikander

Despite their attempts, her family couldn't wake her up, and they rushed her to the nearest hospital, which initially refused to admit her, suspecting it was a suicide case

This incident highlights the serious mental health struggles Shama faced and the critical role her family played in saving her life