Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Sarah Martins has been hospitalised following a sudden health emergency linked to extreme exhaustion caused by prolonged work without rest.
Martins disclosed the incident on Monday via her verified Instagram page, where she shared photos of herself receiving treatment in hospital and explained what happened.
According to the actress, she woke up feeling weak and numb, unable to feel parts of her body and briefly fearing she was “lifeless.”
Despite her condition, she said she went ahead to attend to her businesses, including carrying out inventory checks and interviewing prospective staff. She later collapsed at one of her stores and was rushed to hospital.
“Woke up today and couldn’t feel any part of my body. For a second, I felt lifeless. I still struggled and went to my stores to do inventory and a few interviews for incoming employees, and that was when I slumped,” she wrote.
Martins said she had worked continuously throughout December, without taking breaks, even while her staff were away for the festive season.
“All through December, I worked every single day. No days off, no stretching, no nothing… just a walking corpse working tirelessly to cater for others, forgetting myself,” she added.
Doctors reportedly conducted over 32 medical tests, including screenings for cancer, fibroids, liver and kidney conditions, malaria, and typhoid. All 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 said.
Medical personnel later diagnosed her condition as extreme exhaustion and advised her to observe complete bed rest.
Martins expressed gratitude to God for her recovery and said she remains hopeful.
“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 wrote.
Following her announcement, fans, colleagues, and well-wishers took to social media to send prayers and messages of support, urging her to prioritise her health.
One user shared a personal experience with stress-related illness to reassure the actress: “This was me last year April… I did all the tests and all were negative. Stress is not good. Mama, you’ll be alright by His grace.” Another user urged her to slow down and prioritise rest, saying: “Wish you quick recovery. The Lord is your strength. Please try and rest too because of stress.” “Let us always remember to take care of the body that makes the money… May God restore your health speedily,” an IG user wrote.
The actress is currently receiving medical care and is expected to recover fully.
