The presenter does not have to think twice when it comes to breaking taboos. For example, Evi previously undressed for the docuseries Help, my breasts are online. She also has no problem talking openly about her mental health. “My brother has always had a lot of psychological difficulties. He is struggling with schizophrenia and anxiety, among other things. Many people immediately think that he has a split personality, while it is more about mood swings,” she explains.
“I have experienced such misconceptions myself: as I look back over the past ten years, I realize that I have been depressed. Most of them think of someone who does not get out of bed, while it mainly concerns a deep, inner gloom and emptiness. “
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According to Evi, many psychological phenomena are given a wrong or incomplete label, which makes it even more difficult to discuss, according to her. “A shame, because during one of the greatest health crises ever we urgently need to enter into a dialogue with each other,” said the presenter.
For example, the Flemish TV star was recently denounced online as an ‘unknown bitch who has turned up’. Something that does not affect Evi personally. “Such a personal attack often has a deeper meaning. So I entered the conversation with that person in a very calm way. It turned out that he was feeling bad about himself, apologized and was grateful that I had approached him with an open mind. “
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Donny Roelvink also spoke candidly about his feelings. You can see that video below.
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You can talk about suicidal thoughts anonymously: chat via www.113.nl, call 113 or call 0800-0113 free of charge.
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