In Pakistan, conversations about mental health often live in the shadows, muffled by stigma, social silence, and a collective discomfort with emotional vulnerability. But as Saba Qamar has reminded us before, unspoken struggles don’t disappear; they take root, quietly shaping our bodies, our moods, and our capacity to live fully.

In a heartfelt Instagram story, the actress has penned a note that tries to push this dialogue into the open, emphasising that childhood trauma, heartbreak, and emotional pain are not abstract concepts, but real wounds that, when ignored, fester inside us.

“To anyone carrying emotional pain, heartbreak, or childhood trauma, please know this: it does affect your body as much as your mind. Stress, grief, and suppressed emotions don’t just disappear. They live in you, silently weighing down your health, your spirit, and your energy,” she wrote.

Her words urged release, whether through speaking, writing, or crying, anything but bottling it up. “Your mental and physical health are deeply connected, and both are precious. Love yourself enough to take care of both. Because in the end, only you can truly save yourself. Not everyone will understand your pain, but that doesn’t mean it’s not real.”

The note ended with a plea. “This is my message for those who need it, born from my own experiences. I don’t want you to reach the breaking point I’ve felt. Heal while you can. You matter.”