Ryan Agoncillo sharing his personal thoughts on depression

Here's a wonderful post from Ryan Agoncillo sharing his personal thoughts on depression.

"ryan_agoncilloGood morning. I hope all is well with you and your family. Like you, I’m all too aware of how real depression is.

 Having had to deal with it for a long time now, having lost friends, heroes and even myself to its depths, i know when it rears it’s ugly head, signs aren’t instant but more like quicksand. I know it cuts across the board, it knows no age, gender, religion, civil or economic status. what unfolded yesterday was a very painful and familiar exchange.

 I’ve heard it at the dinner table, in the car on the way to school and at the office cafeteria, everywhere. the ferocity with which the reaction was released was what made me pay close attention though. instead of the tv instincts kicking in for a quick draw reaction, i knew i had to remain quiet and not add to the noise. because it is this very noise that pushes the quiet ones further into a corner. it is good we have this avenue for expression, let’s continue to do so. it is healthier, thank you for this. mahigpit na yakap para sa iyo at sa mga tahimik."

Recently longtime host Joey de Leon was a buzz in social media against his comment on depression but later made a heartfelt apology.

He has since apologized for remarks, on Friday saying, “Nagkamali po ako (I made a mistake)… Ako’y humihingi po ng paumanhin sa mga napaitan sa mga nabanggit ko, at humihingi ng inyong unawa (I seek forgiveness from those who found my words bitter, and am asking for your understanding).”

He added that his wife and children explained the matter to him, and upon finding out that some of the people close to him suffered from depression, he became even more ashamed of himself.

De Leon said he also called Maine Mendoza, who had tried to counter his remarks on Thursday by saying depression was not a joke and people suffering from it needed help, to apologize on the same day.

Hours before “Eat Bulaga” aired on Friday, Alden Richards also tweeted, “My mom suffered from bipolar depression all her life when she had us. I know every single detail of it and how hard she suffered from it.”

De Leon also apologized to co-host Ryan Agoncillo, who revealed on Instagram on Friday morning that he himself “had to deal with it (depression) for a long time now.”