Essential The Mental Health Thread

[Monsanto]

Been very irritable and angry lately.

Too annoyed to even write out my feelings about it all.

In quite the cycle.

 

[Weaver31]

Just curious, do y'all know any websites that have black group therapy?

 

[Monsanto]

Just curious, do y'all know any websites that have black group therapy?

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They offer a black men support group

Check your local meetup website for support groups for black talk circles.

Otherwise, finding a therapist on psychology today that offers group therapy would be your best bet.

 

[Krazy]

Keep it 100.
Last 3-4 days have been my lowest since like August.

ADHD out here in an entanglement with my depression smh lmao

I really envy people that can just get started and get shyt done.

Late nights to meet deadlines only to still not meet them at the same time trying to remain a little social knowing your shyt crumbling.
DMX - Slipping is therapy lmao im here with it on repeat

Dont wish this on my worst enemy, 2021 gotta be easy because 2020 hard LOL

Stay up ColiFam, it gonna get easier at some point.

If ya'll won the lottery today, what would be the first thing you'd do?
I think for me I would just literally drop and leave everything and go to the Caribbean and spend like a year there.
Cop a camera and a burner phone for emergencies.

 

[Mtt]

Keep it 100.
Last 3-4 days have been my lowest since like August.

ADHD out here in an entanglement with my depression smh lmao

I really envy people that can just get started and get shyt done.

Late nights to meet deadlines only to still not meet them at the same time trying to remain a little social knowing your shyt crumbling.
DMX - Slipping is therapy lmao im here with it on repeat

Dont wish this on my worst enemy, 2021 gotta be easy because 2020 hard LOL

Stay up ColiFam, it gonna get easier at some point.

If ya'll won the lottery today, what would be the first thing you'd do?
I think for me I would just literally drop and leave everything and go to the Caribbean and spend like a year there.
Cop a camera and a burner phone for emergencies.

are you taking adderral? has it helped?my apologies if you answered this before cause i think i spoke to someone else not sure if it was you. adhd is tough bro.

have you tried any of those time management apps to help discipline and

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The ADHD Good Life Podcast
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CHADD - Improving the lives of people affected by ADHD

Lazy, Dumb, Scattered or Hyper - Jessica McCabe & ADD/ADHD Labels | The Mental Illness Happy Hour

 

[Mtt]

Black Women Founders Launch New Online Directory That Connects People of Color with Therapists of Color
https://www.blacknews.com/news/directory-connects-people-of-color-with-therapists-of-color/

 

[WOLF2007]

I think i am depressed. I am angry irritable frustrated. And i have been binge eating and drinki g. I think i am ruining myxelf

 

[Krazy]

are you taking adderral? has it helped?my apologies if you answered this before cause i think i spoke to someone else not sure if it was you. adhd is tough bro.

have you tried any of those time management apps to help discipline and

ADHD RESOURCES
The ADHD Good Life Podcast
instagram.com/adhd_j0nj0n?igshid=1kuo6v3sze3ks
CHADD - Improving the lives of people affected by ADHD

Lazy, Dumb, Scattered or Hyper - Jessica McCabe & ADD/ADHD Labels | The Mental Illness Happy Hour

Vyvanse.

Unsure if they do Adderall in the U.K. or at least o don’t think it’s commonly prescribed.

I think I’ll be trying Concerta next in the new year.

Tried a lot of tips and strategies bruh thats whats so annoying and tiring about it, I feel nothing works or I simply struggle to implement them

Thanks though will check out that link you sent and see If I can give some a go.
I do follow Jessica on Twitter though definitely one of the people that encouraged me to be more proactive in seeking a diagnosis and understanding it better.

 

[King]

How do you deal with the inferiority complex society puts on you as a black man?

It never really affected me when I was going through school, but now out in the job market I can see the stark inequality.

I did everything they told me to do. Got good grades, graduated from a top school, and now I can’t even get hired for what I’m worth. I co-founded multiple startups, sat in the same room as billionaire venture capitalists, I fukking helped design award winning bio-medical technology, and now I’m just another nikka with a “useless degree” on his resume. I wasn’t taught the importance of networking in those circles so it was all for nill.

The economic uncertainty and general instability in coming from nothing is starting to get to me. I’m virtually homeless in a state of purgatory. I don’t really see a way out unless I am embraced by the capitalistic system.

Feel like the odd man out here. It’s starting to get to me. Especially when I see those I’ve worked with and known now earning 6 figures, living comfortably because they came from good families and were taught how to do things the right way. While I was always stuck playing catch up.

Feel like it’s too late for me out here.

 

[Mtt]

I think i am depressed. I am angry irritable frustrated. And i have been binge eating and drinki g. I think i am ruining myxelf

How do you deal with the inferiority complex society puts on you as a black man?

It never really affected me when I was going through school, but now out in the job market I can see the stark inequality.

I did everything they told me to do. Got good grades, graduated from a top school, and now I can’t even get hired for what I’m worth. I co-founded multiple startups, sat in the same room as billionaire venture capitalists, I fukking helped design award winning bio-medical technology, and now I’m just another nikka with a “useless degree” on his resume. I wasn’t taught the importance of networking in those circles so it was all for nill.

The economic uncertainty and general instability in coming from nothing is starting to get to me. I’m virtually homeless in a state of purgatory. I don’t really see a way out unless I am embraced by the capitalistic system.

Feel like the odd man out here. It’s starting to get to me. Especially when I see those I’ve worked with and known now earning 6 figures, living comfortably because they came from good families and were taught how to do things the right way. While I was always stuck playing catch up.

Feel like it’s too late for me out here.

Not too late , Unfortunately with covid it's tough to move around but I would have said that depends bon your skollset you can travel to another location to further your career.however don't compar yourself with others at least don't try to based on money. Sometimes folks have 6 figure income but simultaneously have debt and issues they don't put on the public. Whenever I hear someone from "money$ commits suicide or depression, I always wonder if they tried to appreciate what they have then again I don't know what demons or issues they had or if it's hereditary (mental illness) etc.. life is weird

 

[Mtt]

I think i am depressed. I am angry irritable frustrated. And i have been binge eating and drinki g. I think i am ruining myxelf

This page or the previous has some sources .. Some folks use drugs to mask their pain or take anger or frustrations on others .this Covid situation makes it worse. Please see a professional as they don't judge . after covid, Group setting bin the future to hear and find other folks sharing similar pain

How do you deal with the inferiority complex society puts on you as a black man?

It never really affected me when I was going through school, but now out in the job market I can see the stark inequality.

I did everything they told me to do. Got good grades, graduated from a top school, and now I can’t even get hired for what I’m worth. I co-founded multiple startups, sat in the same room as billionaire venture capitalists, I fukking helped design award winning bio-medical technology, and now I’m just another nikka with a “useless degree” on his resume. I wasn’t taught the importance of networking in those circles so it was all for nill.

The economic uncertainty and general instability in coming from nothing is starting to get to me. I’m virtually homeless in a state of purgatory. I don’t really see a way out unless I am embraced by the capitalistic system.

Feel like the odd man out here. It’s starting to get to me. Especially when I see those I’ve worked with and known now earning 6 figures, living comfortably because they came from good families and were taught how to do things the right way. While I was always stuck playing catch up.

Feel like it’s too late for me out here.

Damm this sound so frustrating reading that especially for a black man. One thing for sure, at the very least when covid is down to over ,you still have technical skillset with experience no one can take that away from you even if you need to leave the city or learn continuing education to keep your mind busy. It ses like cutthroat situation cause some of these folks should have reach out to you or reward you on some kind of way.

 

[hostsamurai]

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[Music Fiend]

Does anyone else live in a household where literally everyone is a difficult person for different reasons?

It was tenable when I only had to come back to eat, shower and sleep with minimal interaction, but now it's just too much.

I was there. My girl , now ex girl and my moms were here until the pandemic blows over.

Moms can be a bit overbearing at times. But she's an absolute beast at time management and prioritizing.

Main problem with my ex was it felt like since her hours got cut and she was looking for another job that it took all her energy. i was working like 12 hr days for a while and it was like I was still expected to be 100% clean (which I struggle w/ due to ADD. I kinda make messes), cook when it was our turn to cook, go to the store with the ex to get groceries, take care of me, and also take care of her needs. She was in some sort of funk but started to get critical and petty until I snapped on her.

I think you really gotta focus on you and your happiness, learn to listen better and empathize with others (even if their perspective is bs, find some truth in it and apologize or show you care). Otherwise, things will end up like me where it escalates and then there's no coming back

 

[thekingsmen]

Check your gut(2nd brain) that's where the depression is most likely coming from.

 

[TheJet]

How do you deal with the inferiority complex society puts on you as a black man?

It never really affected me when I was going through school, but now out in the job market I can see the stark inequality.

I did everything they told me to do. Got good grades, graduated from a top school, and now I can’t even get hired for what I’m worth. I co-founded multiple startups, sat in the same room as billionaire venture capitalists, I fukking helped design award winning bio-medical technology, and now I’m just another nikka with a “useless degree” on his resume. I wasn’t taught the importance of networking in those circles so it was all for nill.

The economic uncertainty and general instability in coming from nothing is starting to get to me. I’m virtually homeless in a state of purgatory. I don’t really see a way out unless I am embraced by the capitalistic system.

Feel like the odd man out here. It’s starting to get to me. Especially when I see those I’ve worked with and known now earning 6 figures, living comfortably because they came from good families and were taught how to do things the right way. While I was always stuck playing catch up.

Feel like it’s too late for me out here.

I haven't felt that shyt in a long time. If anything no look down on white folks now. Learn where we come from, what we've been through and how we shine and thrive in spite of