Pain can either motivate you to move forward or it can paralyze you and freeze time– if the latter, your life will be in a perpetual loop and stagnant state until you free yourself.
DMK
Quote of the Day
Tag: Mental illness
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The wilderness of the mind is a dark realm riddled with raw sores and agony. It is a state of limbo, a state of doubt and complete uncertainty. It is frightening and the absolute worst place to be.
DMK
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In the depths of my anxiousness, I had to remember to breathe, to inhale and exhale and experience every breath. I had to gather my thoughts and tell myself that everything would be fine.
DMK
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We have evolved to the automation of simply being with the intention of nothingness. We pose questions and provide fake responses because that is simply how things are. We have been socialized to conceal our emotions from the outside world. The majority of us cannot fathom responding with “I’m feeling quite down today, but thank you for asking” rather than “OK, thanks for asking.” This is something we are all guilty of… but why?
DMK
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Developing countries have an urgent need for mental health awareness, education, and advocacy– Many are stuck in limbo unsure of their state of mind.
DMK
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Many cultures, particularly in developing countries, continue to believe brain disorders in the context of metaphysical affiliations, exorcisms, taboos, bad luck to the family, et cetera… To this day so many people suffering from mental illness are homeless and left on the streets, where they are mocked, beaten, harassed or jailed.
DMK
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The question is– should individuals of color seek mental health care despite the high likelihood and risk of misdiagnosis, overdiagnosis, and underdiagnosis? Or should they remain put and perhaps devise a means of regaining a semblance of normalcy?
DMK
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If a person of color seeks help from a mental health professional perhaps they are depressed or anxious, they may be misdiagnosed with schizophrenia just because… There is so much prejudice and discrimination that it scares people away from seeking professional treatment.
DMK
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I simply cannot fathom the fact that individuals are either overdiagnosed, underdiagnosed, or not treated at all based on their skin color. The thing is, by the time you misdiagnose someone based on their skin color, you’ve gone too far…
DMK
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If you ever found yourself on the verge of going insane, a supportive network would do everything possible to help you regain your composure.
DMK
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