Shagufta Ejaz breaks silence on mental health struggles after husband’s passing

Ejaz shared her emotional turmoil and feelings of disappointment and sadness.
Ejaz practiced iddat in isolation and strengthened her bond with her children.
She sought medical help for depression and visited a psychiatrist.

Pakistani actress Shagufta Ejaz recently shared her struggles with mental health and grief following the death of her husband, Yahya Siddiqui, in September 2024 after his long battle with cancer. She opened up about her emotions in a vlog on her official YouTube channel.

Talking about her mental health after her husband’s death, Shagufta Ejaz said, “You all know about my husband’s sickness and passing. You have seen all the phases of my life during these days before Yahya’s death. Finally, we gave him a farewell five months ago. It was quite difficult for me to process this; I was taking my time. I was not okay. I could see mental health issues. I was disappointed and sad. I thought that life had become difficult after him. It’s not that I have no work or no opportunities, but still, he was a supportive figure in my life. He used to encourage me and support me”.

She further added, “People say that there is always a woman behind a successful man, but it’s the other way around too, as my husband stood by me through thick and thin. He was part of our grief and joy. I practiced iddat in isolation. I spent time with Nabiha and Eman, and my bond with my little ones grew stronger. I was also going through your comments. I was helpless. I also got medical help for depression. I visited a psychiatrist too.” Here is the link to the video:”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gWuNlC8vkE&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Freviewit.pk%2F&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY

Fans are sending their best wishes, prayers, and love to the actor.