Former Big Brother Naija housemate and actress Erica Nlewedim says years of online abuse following her appearance on the reality show eventually forced her to seek therapy.
Speaking on Toke Moment, Erica said she faced nearly three years of constant insults and criticism on social media after competing in the 2020 BBNaija season.
She said she initially did not realize the impact of the abuse until she began experiencing anxiety whenever she opened Instagram.
Erica said she sought professional help in 2024 and took a break from acting that year to focus on her mental well-being before returning to the screen.
Although she acknowledged that BBNaija changed her life financially and boosted her career, the actress said she would not take part in a similar reality show again because of the emotional toll it took on her.
Erica was disqualified from the 2020 BBNaija season for breaching the show’s house rules. She had previously disclosed that she experienced severe anxiety after leaving the show.
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