Silent Struggle: Coping With Anxiety, Depression, and Loneliness in Lagos

I’m a 20-something working in Lagos, and my mental health has hit a breaking point. Severe anxiety gives me a constant ache and tightness in my chest. Some days, the depression leaves me scared, exhausted, and emotionally drained. I’ve always valued solitude, but being utterly alone in the city feels different. I don’t have a single friend here to talk to or lean on when it all becomes too much. Every morning I go to work feeling invisible, isolated, and disconnected from a crowd that seems to be thriving around me. Carrying this burden by myself has become overwhelming. I’m reaching out to see if other young professionals in Lagos are facing the same silent battle. How do you cope when you have no one to turn to? I really need advice, support, or just someone who understands. Please share your experience or send a private message if you relate.

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