It’s funny how we think mental health is different from physical health. If you think closely about it, it is obvious why Black Americans suffer from depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. The argument can be made that living as a brown-skinned individual in this society is enough to make you crazy. If it isn’t COVID-19 reports about your community BEING THE WORST, it’s the anguish of hearing “I CAN’T BREATHE” or watching an endless media loop of Black people being attacked. Feels right to think we need help with our emotions, our wellness, and our mental strength.
I launched a podcast earlier this year because I couldn’t access my therapist during COVID. I started realizing that most millennial Black women are not seeking help for…well…anything. I run businesses, and I am an artist, I own a website of my own. There are tons of ways for me to go crazy. But I don’t want to. I want to have resources. I want to feel safe. We all do. I hope you look out for yourself this month and for those closest to you. Here is the link to my mental health podcast; the last episode is called “Born Woke”.
https://radiopublic.com/live-hangouts-tahyira-keeps-it-to-60wn2d/s1!9ee6b
Take these mantras with you as well:
- This too shall pass
- I am loved. I am alive.
- This is a moment of suffering.
- I am not weak. I am just struggling,
- I believe that tomorrow will be better than today.
- Everything in time.
- Dear me, I love you.
- Self love is the best love.
About Tahyira Savanna: Tahyira is a lifestyle journalist and writer. Her interest includes human stories and introspection. She interviews everyday people doing their part to make our world a happier place.
Follow her on Twitter @TAsterisk and Instagram @iletthegoodtimesroll
