Jamil said her depression culminated in two separate suicide attempts. The actress said learning to live her “complete truth all the time” has helped her cope — including speaking out about her past and current struggles.
“It explains why I’m now this maniac who has so much to lose but still risks it all,” she said. “Because this is the deal I made with myself to put up with this s—t, to stay on this earth. I’m going to do it, and I’m going to make it an adventure and figure out who the f—k I actually am.” If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK , text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to