(huffington post)
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During an interview, Michelle Williams admitted that she has only recently emerged from the moderate depression that she has battled for many years.
Williams said disclosed has managed to avoid medication and that her dark cloud lifted thanks to exercise, therapy and positive thinking.
"I've dealt with depression," the 32-year-old said during a break in rehearsals for a new touring production of "Fela!" that kicks off later this month. "I had to choose to get out of bed and do whatever I needed to do to be happy."
She revealed that she is speaking out for the first time about her battle in hopes to encourage others to seek help.
"We're taught, `Just go to church and pray about it. The Lord is going to heal you.' Well, in the meantime, I believe God-gifted people, physicians, doctors, therapists – that's your healing. Take advantage of it," she said. "Go see a professional so that they can assess you. It's OK if you're going through something. Depression is not OK, but it is OK to go get help."
In addition to touring with the stage play, Williams is putting the final touches on an album of original Christian pop influenced by her own struggles, which includes being bullied. Her goal is for listeners to be inspired by the music.
"Sometimes you're going to wake up on the wrong side of the bed or some situation might have you down in the dumps, but you have to choose to be happy," she said. "I'm choosing life. And I'm hoping this album makes people want to choose life."
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