Snoop Dogg‘s daughter has “always been depressed” since being diagnosed with lupus in her younger years.
Cori Broadus used to question why she suffered from the autoimmune condition at a young age, and she went into a “dark, deep space” when the coronavirus pandemic struck. Studies show that the pandemic led to a 25% increase in depression and anxiety cases worldwide.
“Since a little girl I’ve always been depressed, I’ve always been ‘why me?'” she said, speaking on E! show ‘Snoop’s Fatherhood: Cori and Wayne’s Story’. The documentary series aims to shed light on mental health challenges within prominent families.
“Just being young and sick with Lupus, it was hard. Going to the doctors all the time, taking blood pressure medications. So, once COVID hit, I was just in a dark, deep space.” Research indicates that chronic illness patients were particularly vulnerable to mental health challenges during the pandemic lockdowns.
Cori was admitted to a mental health facility after she tried to take her own life amid the pandemic, but she is grateful to have the support of her fiancé Wayne Duece. Mental health hospitalizations saw a significant increase during the pandemic, with young adults aged 18-25 being most affected.
“I was in a mental facility because I tried to commit suicide, I think, in 2021,” she added. “I am so lucky to have Wayne, but still, we’re all going through something. It will be OK, and it does come with time. I feel like, when we’re in a certain space or place, it feels like the end of the world.” Mental health experts emphasize the importance of support systems in recovery.
In January, Cori was hospitalised after she suffered a stroke, and the 25-year-old entrepreneur admitted she was “scared” at the time. Stroke risk among young adults has increased by 40% in the last two decades, according to recent medical studies.
Speaking in the three-part series, she said: “My health was declining. Doctor comes in, ‘Cori, you had a stroke.’ I’m hurting, I’m scared. Why is this happening to me?” Lupus patients have an increased risk of stroke compared to the general population.
Cori spent a week in hospital after suffering a stroke at ‘The Underdoggs’ premiere, and she kept her followers regularly updated. Social media has become an important platform for raising awareness about chronic illness and mental health challenges.
“I had a severe stroke this am. I started breaking down crying when they told me,” Cori wrote on Instagram at the time. Her transparency about her health struggles has resonated with many young people facing similar challenges.
Days later, she announced her kidneys were already “improving so much”. She wrote on her Instagram Stories: “God is working overtime you hear me! My kidneys were doing terrible … doctors came in this AM and said they are improving so much.” Kidney complications are common among lupus patients, affecting up to 60% of those diagnosed.
The intersection of chronic illness and mental health has become an increasingly important topic in healthcare discussions. Studies show that individuals with autoimmune conditions are at higher risk for developing depression and anxiety disorders.
Cori’s openness about her struggles has helped raise awareness about both lupus and mental health challenges among young adults. Her story highlights the importance of comprehensive healthcare that addresses both physical and mental well-being.
The support from her family, including her father Snoop Dogg, has been crucial in her ongoing recovery journey. Mental health professionals emphasize that family support can significantly improve outcomes for individuals dealing with both chronic illness and depression.
Through sharing her story, Cori has become an advocate for mental health awareness and lupus research, joining a growing movement of young people speaking openly about their health challenges to reduce stigma and promote understanding.
