Essential The Mental Health Thread
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I just finished undergrad doing something I feel was a waste of time (Communication and Marketing). I wish I’d gone into psych or something medical. I’m looking for jobs currently where I can aid in the process of helping bring services to the mentally ill. I’d like to go back to school and get counseling certifications. I think I can help folks. What do you think I should do, if you’ve got knowledge on the subject?
There is a current trend in peer support certificate program. You can check indeed.com and type the word social services and you will see a wide range of jobs in that broad field and see what fits your interests or school needed. You can go in so many directions whether it's working in prison population,adoption,runway kids,a used,mental health, to seniors ,homeless etc..
I would suggest teaching or given the perks .
Peer Support has many titles but it's an entry level effort to help those with mental I'll health issues that happen to go thru their own personal struggle and are able to change their life around and in turn acquire the certificate to help others. Non profit agencies and hospitals have paper support jobs cause the peer support help aid social workers and work directly with the patient transition out the hospital or facility to help them get services that they need while showing them leading by example. Think of it like a big brother. Peer Support is like a stepping stone to something more down the road.
Case Manager is a role that helps clients get services that they need as well. You can work anywhere any population based on where you apply from hospitals to agencies Often require bachelor's degree.
If you have time to volunteer to gain experience or to get your feet wet or to restructure your resume.
..there are organizations like Covenant House,volunteermatch.com,
Depending on your city, there are city exams to take to qualify for ACS children services or working in those public assistance facilities.
Your communication background can help in how to talk to people I'm sure but at least you went to college and the sky is the limit for you.
Hospital jobs are usually a safe bet especially with covid .
Also keep an open mind that you learn something that you can find a job in any city.
lastly, even if you decide to work in a field far removed from social services, you can still volunteer online or offline and make a huge impact like those big brother type programs.
You'll be fine. Your halfway there cause you at least went to college technically you are not starting from scratch.
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Wow I feel you bro. Unfortunately meds might be long term to be real and honest m the key is good communication with your psychiatrist. Unfortunately sometimes the communication with psychiatrist can be awkward. Sometimes the key is the combination of having a "talk" therapist along with a psychiatrist so they work as a team and you can.comfide in a therapist and talk in length about your issues. It saying you are not aware just stating my observation perhaps those others that read this etc...
The frustrations with meds is it takes time to monitor the progress and not every reacts the same way. Also it takes time to increase the dose overtime to.het maximum affect if that "particular" meds is not being as affective while at the same time they can't just give you large dosage right of the top.
All this requires extraordinary patience before moving on to the next meds or combination of meds and at the same time sometimes a patient will quit and not take meds once they start feeling better without monitoring or they quit immediately because of no results or side affects. It's tricky. In my humble opinion at the very least try working with psychiatrist that's patient and continue to have open communication and to be honest situation like your maybe meds is the best solution it's just a matter of the right combo and that takes patience.
Also, there are meetup groups with folks similar issues so you won't feel alone in and others can relate. Sometimes family friends can't relate and expect folks with mental health to "snap out of it"
I would suggest nutrition,new environment,exercise, yoga group (women there lol) keeping busy but with covid who knows and also I don't want to be a hypocrite cause I slack off on the exercises.
I'm really just venting here but yesterday, I just so happened to go to another predominantly black forum and one of the threads had a topic talking about how WW dating BM raises their status. It was a BM dating a WM with the WM saying dating black doesn't raise their status rather lowering it. The black dude tried making points but it was trumped by his gf. With that said, the majority of the comments in said thread were blasting BM, again this is a black forum that most may know of, and I was just in awe.
How the hell are we ever gonna get ahead if we all can't get on the same page? It just makes me think it's pointless trying to do anything as black people or more specifically black men. I'll admit I think I'm an HSP so things like this get to me more than the average person but damn, it just sucks thinking no one is your corner. it kind of put a damper on my day yesterday.
How the hell are we ever gonna get ahead if we all can't get on the same page? It just makes me think it's pointless trying to do anything as black people or more specifically black men. I'll admit I think I'm an HSP so things like this get to me more than the average person but damn, it just sucks thinking no one is your corner. it kind of put a damper on my day yesterday.
I've been working on my mental health. As you know, I got sick and diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 2019. Well, not officially diagnosed because I said I had it and stuck with it. However, I've been doing better with taking my medication and keeping my spiritual/mental health in order. The fight isn't over. I now have 18 months to try to go back to work and school. My focus is to do personal training and then go to school for PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant). I always said that with faith an grace anything is possible. Don't give up your fight. Because it's not over. We are all in this struggle together. I've thought about getting involved with NAMI and being an advocate in the future with teens and young adults. This is your journey, but you also live to inspire others. There's a purpose why we are all here on earth.
Don't be in denial. Pray, meditate, exercise or do whatever it is that you do. Because that will help in the long run. Never let anyone steer you in the wrong direction. Luckily, I had my parents and family. Without them and my mental health skills builder/therapist I wouldn't be here. Take one day at a time. I have love for you all and g-d bless.
Don't be in denial. Pray, meditate, exercise or do whatever it is that you do. Because that will help in the long run. Never let anyone steer you in the wrong direction. Luckily, I had my parents and family. Without them and my mental health skills builder/therapist I wouldn't be here. Take one day at a time. I have love for you all and g-d bless.
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Things looking up in a better place than I was in June - August.
Might be able to get a decent grade in my degree.
just gotta stay focused and organised and manage my ADHD & Depression.
Easier said than done but last chance to finally finish this degree and I’ve been thrown a lifeline.
Back in the gym so that’s a start.
Need to find a job but thankfully I’m not struggling for money I can survive next few months but id rather not spend what’s I’ve saved.
I’ve been spending stupidly past few months on takeouts and other stuff to cheer myself up but I’ve cur down thankfully now im in a better place.
Gonna start meditating again in the mornings.
All I can say don’t give up! Some things may take longer than expected but the worlds a shyt show right now .
Protect your inner peace and put yourself first take that time out if you need it...Don’t worry about what others around you are doing and if they’re excelling be happy for them, but don’t feel pressured into feeling like you gotta be on the same level as them.
Might be able to get a decent grade in my degree.
just gotta stay focused and organised and manage my ADHD & Depression.
Easier said than done but last chance to finally finish this degree and I’ve been thrown a lifeline.
Back in the gym so that’s a start.
Need to find a job but thankfully I’m not struggling for money I can survive next few months but id rather not spend what’s I’ve saved.
I’ve been spending stupidly past few months on takeouts and other stuff to cheer myself up but I’ve cur down thankfully now im in a better place.
Gonna start meditating again in the mornings.
All I can say don’t give up! Some things may take longer than expected but the worlds a shyt show right now .
Protect your inner peace and put yourself first take that time out if you need it...Don’t worry about what others around you are doing and if they’re excelling be happy for them, but don’t feel pressured into feeling like you gotta be on the same level as them.
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I hate to say this but I have to say it outloud
If it wasn't for working out/ sambo classes and meditation
I'd been lost it.
I feel as black man especially a father, we're not allowed to show fatigue, emotion, be human punching bags and sacrifice to no end basically be robots
I find myself just driving around for hours going nowhere or sitting in my garage thinking and often times breaking down in tears
If it wasn't for working out/ sambo classes and meditation
I'd been lost it.
I feel as black man especially a father, we're not allowed to show fatigue, emotion, be human punching bags and sacrifice to no end basically be robots
I find myself just driving around for hours going nowhere or sitting in my garage thinking and often times breaking down in tears
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I can guarantee you the people involving themselves in that topic haven't read scholarly articles or researched books.
That argument is a lack of consciousness and education. There's a reason why the black family had to be destroyed. You destroy the idea of black love and the community will follow suit.
Black people won't advance from their plight through interracial relationships. Integration can attest to that.
Your blackness is the first thing challenged when seen with your partner. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. White people still call you the n word and black people are suspicious of you.
Can't tell you the amount of times people were hating heavy at corporate events that I was seeing a black woman.
In every movement, you didn't need everyone to be on the same page. Move with like units. If you try to lift up everyone you won't get off of the ground.
Just do it. You can change that type of thinking by doing it. People will see that you are strong from your actions.
There's been an overload of masculinity and not on the emotional or feminine aspects in a man. Does that mean you start switching your hips when you walk? Hell no.
Remember, you were given half of your DNA makeup from your mother and father, but only access the part expected of a man? That's too much pressure. Suicide rates have a direct link with men not crying.
I try to get a good cry in every month outside of some of the things im reading. Probably 3 times a month. We are too expanded to be living in a constricting shell. Get some therapy, cry, do what you gotta do that doesn't harm others to improve and feel better.
For being involved in your kid's lives as a black father. You can only stay in their lives by keeping yourself together. Cry if you have to. Kids can sense when things are off and will adjust their behaviour accordingly. Show them how to express their emotions properly and lead by example.
Was diagnosed with OCD recently, and everyday is a struggle man. I have so many disturbing intrusive thoughts, and a lot of these thoughts feel real. I know these thoughts are irrational, but it still doesn't stop the anxiety that comes with the thoughts; which forces me to worry, and constantly seek reassurance. Honestly on some days, I'm ready to just end it; but knowing the potential pain that my family would feel, keeps me going. Hopefully with a combo of therapy & meds, I can get back to being me.
I AM WE ARE
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Thanks broJust do it. You can change that type of thinking by doing it. People will see that you are strong from your actions.
There's been an overload of masculinity and not on the emotional or feminine aspects in a man. Does that mean you start switching your hips when you walk? Hell no.
Remember, you were given half of your DNA makeup from your mother and father, but only access the part expected of a man? That's too much pressure. Suicide rates have a direct link with men not crying.
I try to get a good cry in every month outside of some of the things im reading. Probably 3 times a month. We are too expanded to be living in a constricting shell. Get some therapy, cry, do what you gotta do that doesn't harm others to improve and feel better.
For being involved in your kid's lives as a black father. You can only stay in their lives by keeping yourself together. Cry if you have to. Kids can sense when things are off and will adjust their behaviour accordingly. Show them how to express their emotions properly and lead by example.
I live for my kids. I tell my sons they're 100 times better than me always up lifting and of course my girls know they're my heart and world