Saab Magalona gets candid about fear and anxiety: "It's inevitable that I will leave this world"

• Saab Magalona recently earned praise from netizens for her honesty about her struggles
• Earlier, on Instagram, Saab held an online Q&A where she got asked about fear and anxiety
• The actress addressed this, sharing how it used to manifest in "being so unproductive"
• However, her questions after learning how to process such feelings, was lauded by many

Saab Magalona, a well-known celebrity mom in the digital sphere, recently earned praise from netizens for her honesty and openness about her struggles with anxiety and fear. During an online Q&A session on Instagram, a follower asked her, "Minsan ba ina-anxiety ka rin? Like, natatakot ka mawala sa world, then paano [ang] kids?" Saab's candid response resonated deeply with many.

"Of course. It manifests in being so unproductive: doing the absolute bare minimum and using every free minute I get by watching a stupid TV show because I don't want to be alone with my thoughts AND I want time to move faster because 'what's the point????' hehe. Too real?" she wrote, explaining how anxiety sometimes leads her to distract herself instead of confronting them.

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Saab went on to share that it took her some time to recognize the signs of anxiety, but she has since learned to process them. "It took me awhile to become aware of these signs but now, whenever I catch myself, I know to process my feelings. I allow myself to feel scared and cry if I need to. Then I make a choice. It's inevitable that I will leave this world. Do I leave my family with memories of an anxious and sad mom or do I leave them with as much love and laughter to remember me by?" she told the netizen, with her honesty and raw note earning praise online.

Her heartfelt answer sparked meaningful conversations online, with many commending Saab for speaking openly about mental health and inspiring others to face their fears with much courage.

Saab Magalona is a Filipina singer, actress, and entrepreneur, best known as the daughter of the late Francis Magalona, the 'Master Rapper' of the Philippines, and Pia Magalona. She is a member of the indie pop-rock band Cheats, where she serves as one of the lead vocalists. Saab first gained public attention through her appearances in youth-oriented TV shows. Over the years, she has built a strong presence both in the entertainment industry and online. Beyond performing and writing, Saab is also a podcast host and an advocate for mental health awareness. In her personal life, she is married to musician Jim Bacarro, and often features her family life in her content.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Saab Magalona moved the hearts of several netizens. On Tuesday, June 10, Saab took to Instagram to post two photos of Vito's letters. The handwritten notes and their content had Saab's followers on the app, gushing. In one part of her viral post, Saab confessed that the second letter broke her heart as well.

Meanwhile, earlier this year, Saab Magalona remembered her late daughter, Luna. On Instagram, Saab talked about 'picking at a scab' for days now as she talked about 'grief.' According to Saab, the body actually remembers anniversaries of trauma as well. In her post, she even recalled her own heartbreaking experience, making netizens emotional too.

Source: KAMI.com.gh