Actor Richards Oguntimehin, popularly known as Don Richard, has opened up on how his body broke down two years after he quit smoking and drinking.
According to the actor who’s known for his roles on screen, he had thought that, by quitting his habits of drinking and smoking, he was doing the right thing for his health, but unfortunately the healthy lifestyle change began to break down his body, leading to a serious illness.
“I gave up cigarettes and alcohol completely for two years. But strangely, that’s when the real battle for my life began,” he said.
He explained that his health began to deteriorate at the time he expected to feel better. “After I stopped, my system crashed. I had chest pains, digestive issues, and fatigue that no test could explain,” he said.
Despite undergoing several medical tests, doctors could not determine what was wrong. Don Richard believes his body’s attempt to readjust after long-term substance use triggered internal imbalances that led to months of illness.
“It was two years after I stopped smoking and drinking that I had health issues; while in the hospital, I realized that majority sickness happening to eminent personalities are from internal organs,” he said.