Essential The Mental Health Thread

[Imhotep2]

Lots of black people across this country have so much pent up anger/mental health issues due to experiencing everyday racism and are suffering in silence because mental health isn't taken seriously in some communities.

300 years of enslavement and dehumanization, another 100 years of oppression and no hope, constantly being shown in a negative light in the media, being told to hate your own features, it has a negative impact on people's mental wellbeing.

for creating this thread so folks can get some tips to improve their mental health, you never know it could actually save some lives.

Some solutions I can offer is daily meditation, reading (I recommend Booker T Washington's 'Up from Slavery'), exercise, and try to see a therapist.

 

[Dominic Decoco]

I like this. In

 

[10:31]

Lots of black people across this country have so much pent up anger/mental health issues due to experiencing everyday racism and are suffering in silence because mental health isn't taken seriously in some communities.

300 years of enslavement and dehumanization, another 100 years of oppression and no hope, constantly being shown in a negative light in the media, being told to hate your own features, it has a negative impact on people's mental wellbeing.

for creating this thread so folks can get some tips to improve their mental health, you never know it could actually save some lives.

Some solutions I can offer is daily meditation, reading (I recommend Booker T Washington's 'Up from Slavery'), exercise, and try to see a therapist.

Man imagine if more of our people saw a therapist.

On the political side of the game I know folks are always mumbling about reparations (which seems unrealistic given the state of things) but if O could mandate some sort of initiative that offered therapy for our people (before he leaves office) that would be amazing

 

[BmoreGorilla]

I wonder why so many of us suffer from heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure?

They try to blame it on our diet and lifestyle but much of it is due to stress. Being Black in America isn't easy

 

[10:31]

I wonder why so many of us suffer from heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure?

They try to blame it on our diet and lifestyle but much of it is due to stress. Being Black in America isn't easy

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[Afro]

What the fukk is happening? I get sick in the stomach looking at white people now, even the ones I know have good intentions. Shyt has been bothering me the last couple of days, and I keep questioning the type of person I am.

I seriously grew up respecting anyone regardless of race and would say im a kind-hearted person, but dam I just have the look of disgust everytime I see a cop or cac

You've watched for the past week the systematic killing of innocent black men. You have seen how white America deals with us and the aftermath (defamation of character, lies, slander)

You ignored it like many of us did, but subconsciously you know what is happening is sick. Problem is, your surrounded by the very people that hate you behind closed doors.

You simply woke up.

 

[eufemism]

I've been going through a something serious slump maybe the past 2-3 years

The depression has fukked up my life. I have trouble making friends, I've gained a lot of weight, addicted to the internet/porn has totally warped my mind. That shyt is no joke.


My goals are to stop watching porn completely and start going out for walks daily. Also getting two jobs to keep me busy, because being bored + being depressed = Makes you want to commit that.


Biggest thing is to start small and slowly build up from there. Being depressed has ruined my life these past 2-3 years but I'm not going to let it continue to ruin it. Stay strong brehs

 

[Princess Coco]

I often think about committing suicide, but i don't want my family to have to go through that. I feel that no one wants me around although thats never the case. I also feel like I'm not worthy of being loved and falling in love. There must be something wrong with me if no man ever wants to be with me. This could be all in my head. Thinking about these things cause me to be anxious and depressed. Im tired of feeling this way, and try to think positive. Maybe some people weren't meant to be happy.

 

[全能の神]

I often think about committing suicide, but i don't want my family to have to go through that. I feel that no one wants me around although thats never the case. I also feel like I'm not worthy of being loved and falling in love. There must be something wrong with me if no man ever wants to be with me. This could be all in my head. Thinking about these things cause me to be anxious and depressed. Im tired of feeling this way, and try to think positive. Maybe some people weren't meant to be happy.

 

[Princess Coco]

Now you cant act like this isn't true.

 

[Infamous45]

love this song

 

[Redwood]

Now you cant act like this isn't true.

Trust me a chick can get a guy much easier than a guy can get a girl, no matter the circumstances.

 

[Dont@Me]

thanks for making this thread.

 

[GUWOPPERS]

I'll be back in the morning to vent, but I got a story to tell...

 

[SheriffOG]

I have spells where I feel totally shyt for no reason at all, I went through about 3 years of depression. I thought depression was just feeling really sad when I was younger but it's like feeling empty and everything seems Grey for lack of a better word. Somewhat over it now with a lot of help from social connections and self improvement stuff (meditation etc.) but sometimes I still get spells of super low confidence and shyt mixed in with a little anxiety worrying about the future.

Not really asking for help just using this post as a release of thoughts. Glad to see some recognition for this stuff though salute OP. We are never taught to love ourselves which is what will help all of this.