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Iwa Moto’s advice to those battling mental health issues? ‘Fight like a warrior’

Iwa Moto’s advice to those battling mental health issues? ‘Fight like a warrior’

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Iwa Moto uploaded a video where she described what it's like to battle her mental health problems. Iwa Moto's YouTube channel

MANILA—Iwa Moto shared on Friday a powerful video about her day-to-day battle with her bipolar disorder and severe panic attacks, comparing her struggles to having a wild, burning flame consuming her body from the inside.

In the clip, uploaded on her vlog on YouTube, the former actress explained that she wanted to tell the "truth" because she grew tired of having to pretend she was fine whenever she would go out and online, a day after revealing her mental health problems.

"It's a rollercoaster ride every day," she described, close to tears. "Today I'm OK but the next thing I know I want to die, or I want to kill myself, or I want to kill someone — I don't know."

Moto said she has been battling mental health problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for most of her life, even before she met her partner, Pampi Lacson, but she was only clinically diagnosed a few years ago.

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She attributed her PTSD to being abused in the past — although she refrained from naming people, saying that she had "slowly" forgiven them — her miscarriage, and her first failed marriage.

She detailed that there were some days when she would not be able to walk or simply get out of bed, but she fights through them for Mimi, her only daughter with Lacson.

"I try my best to take my meds just to be a functional mother to my child because I don't want her to see how broken her mother is. I am fighting with everything I have just for her," she said.

According to Moto, her video is not a cry for sympathy but rather a call to those who have similar mental health problems to "fight like a warrior," and that "life is still worth living."

"I'm not telling you this because I want sympathy, no. I'm opening up myself to everyone for you to understand that people do have these [mental health] problems," she said. "We may look strong, we may look okay, and we may not look sick at all."

"But deep inside, there's a fire na parang kinakain ka."

Her best advice is to not be afraid to seek help, accept within oneself their problems, and to pay little attention to what other people might think of their struggles.

"Hindi man tayo parehong-pareho [ng situation], I hope this video would encourage you to fight and be a warrior like me. Kasi life is worth living . . . We just have to seek help."

You can watch her full video below:

Watch more in iWantv or TFC.tv

Editor's note: A group in the Philippines is dedicated to addressing those who have suicidal tendencies.

The crisis hotlines of the Natasha Goulbourn Foundation aim to make these individuals feel that someone is ready to listen to them.

These are their hotline numbers:

Information and Crisis Intervention Center
(02) 804-HOPE (4673)
0917-558-HOPE (4673) or (632) 211-4550
0917-852-HOPE (4673) or (632) 964-6876
0917-842-HOPE (4673) or (632) 964-4084

In Touch Crisis Lines:
0917-572-HOPE or (632) 211-1305
(02) 893-7606 (24/7)
(02) 893-7603 (Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm)
Globe (63917) 800.1123 or (632) 506.7314
Sun (63922) 893.8944 or (632) 346.8776

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BGYO sparks kilig among students during their 'ACEpecially Yours' School Tour

BGYO sparks kilig among students during their 'ACEpecially Yours' School Tour

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Filipino boy group BGYO set hearts racing as they sparked kilig among students from various schools in Bulacan during their ACEpecially Yours School Tour last Valentine’s day.

In their latest YouTube vlog, the BGYO members gave roses and met with students. Their first stop was at JPI Sta. Maria in Bulacan, a school owned by Akira's family.

“Hi guys! So, mamimigay kami ng roses for the students. Ang first school namin ay ang aming school, JPI,” Akira said as he started the vlog.

As they walked through the campus, the students couldn't help but gush, while the boys pointed out that there was even music playing.

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Gelo noticed, “May pa-background music May (music) scoring pa eh.”

“Parang movie,” Akira added.

The boys handed flowers to the excited students as they entered the classrooms.

“We are so happy to celebrate Valentine's Day. Thank you so much for having us,” Mikki told the students.

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Some students even became emotional upon receiving flowers from the boys.

“Thank you po kay kuya Nate. Ang swerte ko po kasi birthday ko po bukas. Ang saya ko lang po kasi nabigyan ako ng flowers, tears of joy po,” one female student expressed.

Right after, the boys headed to their next stop, STI College Balagtas, where they were welcomed with an incredibly warm reception.

“Grabe ‘yung welcome. Pag pasok namin may mga estudyanteng nakaabang, meron sa balcony so nakakatuwa kasi pag pasok pa lang nagsisigawan na,” Akira mentioned..

The boys humbly introduced themselves to the students who were cheering them on.

‘Hello, STIers! Kami nga po pala ang BGYO and we’re so happy na nandito kami ngayon,” Mikki greeted the students.

He also took the opportunity to promote their upcoming extended play (EP) and single.

“(Sa) March magri-release kami ng bagong single namin. I hope you guys could follow us” Mikki shared.

BGYO is set to release their self-titled EP and its carrier single, titled 'Divine,' along with its music video on March 13.

As the tour continued, students all over the campus also took selfies and videos with the boys.

“Sobrang ingay nila, the best. Sobrang ramdam namin yung warm welcome, love, support, and hope... and hope?” JL playfully shared.

One of the highlights of the vlog was when the boys greeted and hugged an excited female student-fan girl who told them it was her birthday.

“Best gift ever! Thank you so much po!” she shouted.

Their last stop was STI College Malolos, where the students welcomed them just as warmly. Even teachers and male students were seen enjoying the moment with the Filipino boy group.

BGYO's management assured viewers that the content was filmed with full consent from the schools and in adherence to all safety protocols.

—By Jemuel Tandoc

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