Yasmien Kurdi recalls how she hurdled postpartum depression

Yasmien Kurdi's showbiz comeback in 2013 was partly prompted by her postpartum depression.

She had just given birth to Ayessa, her unica hija with husband Rey Soldevilla, when she felt unexplainable sadness.

The Kapuso star told PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) during her contract renewal with GMA-7, last January 25, “Parang nalulungkot ako."

At that time, her attention was focused on her home.

"Wala na akong ginagawa sa house, hindi na ako nag-aaral, wala pa kong trabaho.

"Parang, 'This is it, pansit,' parang ganun ang feeling."

A party reconnected her with GMA bosses.

"Noong nag-decide akong mag-comeback, yun na nga, nagpunta ako sa isang party 'tapos sabi nila, 'May kontrata ka?'

"'Wala po.'

"'Tapos yun, sabi ko, 'Babalik ako.'"

But she had no regrets about her two-year hiatus even if back then, she was already the princess of afternoon drama.

"Walang panghihinayang kasi yun na talaga ang life mo, yun ang naka-destined na mangyayari.

"Kasi, paano kung kineep ko ang ganung status ko at tinuluy-tuloy ko lang siya, baka may nangyaring hindi maganda or something.

"Siguro, yun talaga ang gusto ni Lord for me, di ba, na ganun ang mangyayari sa buhay mo?

"I guess, happy lang, positive lang."

She and Rey have been together for 11 years.

What's their secret to a happy and solid relationship?

She quickly replied, “Siguro dapat meron kang mahabang understanding sa isa't-isa.

"Kung ano siya, hindi mo puwedeng baguhin ang pagkatao nung taong nakilala mo sa unang araw pa lang." -- For the full story, visit PEP.ph