One former Brazilian beauty queen tried to commit suicide by jumping from the fourth floor of an apartment block. She had been battling depression, which made her consume alcohol and anti-depressant medicines, but ultimately attempt suicide. However, it only left her paralysed.
Deborah Dantas earlier competed in Miss BumBum Brazil "which highlights the contestant's derriere". She represented the state of Paraiba.
Dantas is now paralysed from below her waist. She is said to be afflicted by paraplegia.
Her drinking and depression are due to a number of emotional problems, says a friend, who revealed: "She was always drinking a lot and taking lots of medication. She was depressed all the time and had emotional problems."
Her suicide attempt accompanies another publication in The Lancet journal that said anti-depressant drugs cannot heal children and adolescents who undergo major depression, reports Medicalnewstoday.
The Bum Bum hopeful now turned to just one source left: prayers. She released a video in which she addressed her fans: "I don't know if the news has reached you yet but I've suffered paraplegia.
"For me and God, what's impossible is only a matter of opinion. Keep on praying for me because I'm very happy with everything you've done for me so far.
"I'm making this video to thank my loved ones for their help, to everyone who's come to visit me and are prepared to be here with me."
