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Mental Illness Yesterday Today

December 7, 2015December 7, 2015

What It’s Like Having PPD As a Black Woman

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I ask myself every day. 💁🏽‍♀️ Pouring your #emotions into doing something #creative is definitely one of the more healthy ways to deal. There is so much emotion used to create every piece and type of art. And #popart is one of my favourites! Esp #roylichtenstein. #tuesdaythoughts #mentalhealth #depression #writersofinstagram #writerslife #writer #mentalillness

I was going thru @aubree.nichols' account and one of her #captions triggered something for me and the below came to mind. Comparison is a huge issue of mine when it comes to #depression. Anyone who knows me well knows this. I remember in 12th gr I was angry at my close guy friend (later a bf) because he had a higher Calculus mark than me. I had like a 90% and him 92% or something. If you told me enough of your marks in high school, I prob calculated your average. I know....I had/have a problem. So what is it I feel around this comparison thing? Why does it make me so....obsessed? And I think it might be #shame. 😐 Shame (and like 25% anger). Shame I'm not more successful, that I don't make more money, that I haven't achieved more by now. That I should be further along. That my relationship should have worked. That I'm just not good enough. (Not really ashamed about no man & no kid yet LOLLL maybe if I'm 40 and still single and childless!) But now at 34 and loads of #therapy behind me, I know I have absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. I've been through A LOT and have done the best I could. If anything I should be #proud. Proud of how strong I am, proud of how I handled things, proud that I kept going, proud of the life I've built. Nobody did that for me, I did that. Proud of everything I have and will achieve. Anywho, that was a very personal thing to share but I hope it helps someone, somewhere. @chrisluephotography #SundayThoughts #Sunday #mentalhealth #mentalillness

Had to post this. Regardless of speculation about reasons why I think we can all agree Meghan and Harry put their #mentalhealth first and made a very difficult decision. And well, kudos to them! It took me a LONG time to learn this lesson. I have no problem now exiting (most) places, relationships etc.* if they negatively impact me in some way. I had to learn the hard way, the job, the money, saving face etc. aren't worth your time, your dignity, your peace of mind or your #mentalhealth. I wish I knew this in my 20s. I would have left a lot of situations a lot faster or not gotten into them at all. So I say use #Meghan and #Harry as an example and never put your #mentalhealth and wellbeing second. *I feel like my gfs are going to come for me LOL and dispute my ability to do so BUT I think they will agree I've made strides in the last ten years. #royalfamily #mentalillness #depression #anxiety #meghanmarkle #harryandmeghan

Finding the right therapist for the right price can be VERY difficult and a deterrent to getting the help you need. But it’s possible! In this rather candid post I talk about my experiences with #mentalhealth professionals and my journey. I also include a list of tips that will really make you think about the process and help you on your way. Life is complicated and I think everyone, with or without a #mentalillness, can benefit from #therapy. Link in bio. Find me on Twitter @ahiddenlife1985 #mentalhealthbooks #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthblogger #blackauthors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #indieauthors #depression #anxiety

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I ask myself every day. 💁🏽‍♀️ Pouring your #emotions into doing something #creative is definitely one of the more healthy ways to deal. There is so much emotion used to create every piece and type of art. And #popart is one of my favourites! Esp #roylichtenstein. #tuesdaythoughts #mentalhealth #depression #writersofinstagram #writerslife #writer #mentalillness

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