Renowned actress and television show host Nana Ama McBrown has shared a personal experience of nearly losing her mind after experiencing her first heartbreak in her early twenties.Speaking during the Onua Showtime program on November 25, 2024—a segment where she shares advice and motivational messages with her audience—McBrown advised against suicide and giving up on life due to heartbreak.

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She recounted how she had envisioned building a family with her then-boyfriend, who was both good-looking and wealthy, only to face the pain of heartbreak when their relationship ended.Reflecting on the ordeal, she admitted how close she came to losing control of her emotions during that difficult time."When I started dating, I was with a handsome young man, and I thought we were going to settle down and have a family together.

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I had imagined living with him in his beautiful house, driving his car; everything seemed perfect. Even though his mother liked me, I noticed some things that made me wonder if we were truly meant to be. My grandmother even advised me not to date him, but I didn’t listen"When he broke up with me, my bed became like fire; it felt like I was sleeping in hellfire.

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When I got out of bed, I felt I was being pursued with a knife, and when I tried to run, I ran into the nose of the devil himself. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zionfelix.com (@zionfelixdotcom)McBrown went on to explain how devastating the breakup was for her, saying, “When he broke my heart, it felt like my life was over. It was like I was on fire, and everything came crashing down. I was in a very dark place.

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"Citing the intensity of the situation, she recalled stepping out of the house in her pyjamas after her grandmother sent her on an errand.One day, my grandmother asked me to run an errand for her at Kwadaso Market. Can you imagine? I left the house in my pyjamas and didn’t even notice. I was so lost in my emotions; I nearly went mad.

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"She shared that the experience marked a significant shift in her life and highlighted the need for perseverance among young people dealing with similar emotional challenges."If I had taken my life, I wouldn’t be standing here today telling you my story. So, to my young ones out there, I urge you not to make any drastic decisions if you go through something like this. I'm sharing my experience so you can learn from it.

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Please don't harm yourselves," she stated.The actress, however, did not disclose who the said lover was.

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