Nyaboke Moraa Displays Meds She Takes to Sleep after Daughter's Death: "Hazinisaidii"

• Nyaboke Moraa opened up about her struggles to sleep and the things she has tried to help her rest
• She also displayed some pills she has been taking and lamented the effects they were having which were not working for her
• The actress lost her firstborn, Marie, on July 28, 2024, whom she shared with X bigwig Blak Aende
• Counselling psychologist Esther Njenga shared ways those dealing with grief can cope to get better sleep

Content creator and actress Nyaboke Moraa has worried netizens after showing the number of pills she has been taking to get some sleep since she lost her daughter.

Nyaboke lost her firstborn, Marie, on July 28, 2024, whom she shared with Blak Aende. Marie was laid to rest on August 10, in Kisumu county, in an emotional burial. Nyaboke and Aende broke down in tears after the body of their daughter was lowered into the grave.

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She has also in the past shared how she was coping with the loss, leaving netizens and friends sending her words of comfort.

How old was Nyaboke Moraa's daughter when she died?

Marie Black died aged 19, a few months before her 20th birthday. On January 6, the actress and content creator posthumously marked her daughter's 20th birthday.

She penned a touching message to her daughter, admitting life was meaningless without her. She said she was completely shattered, moving fans to tears.

Nyaboke revealed she got married immediately after completing her Form Four and had her first child, Marie.

In October, months after her daughter's burial, she visited the village and shared a photo standing at her grave. The mother of four looked heartbroken, admitting that all wasn't well since losing her only daughter.

Fans of Nyaboke have been encouraging her, with her close friend, Mary Biketi, being there for her during her grieving journey.

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What is Nyaboke Moraa doing to sleep?

While on a TikTok live, Nyaboke displayed the meds and lamented how they were not helping her, as she would still be wide awake at 3 am.

"You see, this is Melatonin, and they are all pills to help me sleep, but they are not helping me. I cannot sleep. They are different types, but none is helping me. I have tried hibiscus, but it does not help me sleep," she said.

Nyaboke discloses that she was taking some different meds that were helping her sleep for seven hours.

She also revealed that she managed to get some pills that cannot be sold over the counter and recalled her first days when her daughter died.

"In this life, let us stop judging people. I used to get the injection during the initial days after I had lost my child. These days, I only drink over the weekend, and when I do, at least I get four hours of uninterrupted sleep," she added.

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Do sleeping pills help with handling grief?

Counselling psychologist Esther Njenga noted that people go through different stages while handling grief.

According to her, relying on short-term coping mechanisms should be supplemented with long-term effects to avoid dire consequences.

"People dealing with grief may be prescribed sleeping pills for short-term relief, especially if insomnia is severe and affecting their health. However, long-term use can lead to dependence, reduced effectiveness, memory issues, and worsened mental health over time. It's generally better to combine short-term medicat!on with therapy, healthy sleep habits, and emotional support," she said.

Netizens react to Nyaboke's confession

Here are some of the reactions from social media users:

@jovialsharts said:

"Anza kuhubiri kama Nancy wa Baba Mona."

@Joy said:

"Nyaboke is not okay."

@Muthoki Musangi said:

"Mimi huwa silali, and I don't care. Huwa nalala time usingizi imekam."

@Bino said:

"Mimi nilipoteza my two kids at the same time on the same day, sijawahi recover but maombi inasaidia."

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@Omore said:

"Watu watafute Mungu."

@Joy said:

"I lost a three-year-old last year, and what I can say is that acceptance is the only way. You accept and you live assuming they are watching."

@Blessings said:

"You need to change the environment kiasi. Go on vacation, mingle with people kabisa. You will get through it."

@Doreen said:

"Hizo dawa ni mingi, may the Lord heal you."

@iam_caro said:

"I lost my husband in 2009, and I was like her. Nilikuwa nameza dawa za usingizi na hazikuwa zinawork. Kama si ulevi ningechizi."

What did Nyaboke tell netizens about her drinking?

The content creator once clapped back at netizens who called her out for drinking too much and advised her to seek counselling.

She explained that she had the right to cope with grief on her terms and asked people to stop judging her.

The actress noted that alcohol had at some point helped her cope with losing her child.

Caren Nyota, HoD Entertainment, added: How old was Nyaboke Moraa's daughter when she died?

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