There’s a lot to be said about how we treat persons with mental illness in Nigeria. And in a way, Pastor Sam Adeyemi’s tweets presented the platform for that discussion to be had.

As the controversy regarding mental health issues and Pastor Sam Adeyemi’s tweets this morning still rages on Twitter, @ adebolarayo gives us a glimpse into mental illness, as a Christian.

She notes that her faith has been especially helpful while going through episodes.

Please see below:

Is this a good day to talk about being a Christian with a diagnosed mental illness? ?

— A.F. (@adebolarayo) October 30, 2016

Read this: When God Won't Take Away Your Anxiety (via @Pocket) https://t.co/ofwgJyujlE

— A.F. (@adebolarayo) October 30, 2016

But whether you're a Christian or not, the point is MI is not your fault. I was a kid when this started so I'm pretty sure I didn't cause it

— A.F. (@adebolarayo) October 30, 2016

Fam, we all could be living better lives. But even God doesn't change us all at once. We've been changed and are still being changed.

— A.F. (@adebolarayo) October 30, 2016

Last last, we go dey alright.
Ok. Thanks. Bye. pic.twitter.com/cOZZfZbTLI

— A.F. (@adebolarayo) October 30, 2016

Sorry, one more thing. That verse, I believe, goes to Adam's sin. But I needed to say all this because of the context of our daily lives.

— A.F. (@adebolarayo) October 30, 2016

At least we are having a conversation about mental illness.