Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Sarah Martins has been hospitalised after slumping at her store, following weeks of working without rest.
Taking to Instagram on Monday, Martins shared photos of herself lying on a hospital bed and gave a detailed account of the incident.
She revealed that she woke up feeling unusually weak and numb but still pushed herself to attend to her businesses.
“Woke up today and couldn’t feel any part of my body. For a second I felt lifeless,” she wrote.
“I still struggled and went to my stores to do inventory and a few interviews for incoming employees and that was when I slumped.”
The actress explained that she had worked continuously throughout December without taking any break, even when her staff travelled for the festive season.
“All through December, I worked every single day. Even when my staffs travelled for season celebration, I still kept working. No days off, no stretches, no nothing—just a walking corpse working tirelessly to cater for others, forgetting myself,” she added.
According to Martins, doctors carried out more than 32 medical tests, including checks for serious conditions such as cancer, fibroids, liver and kidney issues, malaria, and typhoid. She said all the test results returned negative.
“I did over 32 tests today and all came out negative. I guess God took proper care of my organs while I neglected my body,” she wrote.
Medical personnel reportedly diagnosed her condition as extreme exhaustion and advised her to remain on strict bed rest.
“I am typing this from a sick bed but I will be fine. They said I’m extremely exhausted and need proper bed rest,” she said, thanking God for preserving her life.
Sarah Martins is currently receiving medical care as she recovers from the health scare. Since her post, colleagues, fans, and well-wishers have flooded her page with messages of support and encouragement, urging her to prioritise her health going forward.
