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"Ever since I was a little girl, I have always been trained to be perfect. Be the perfect daughter, perfect student, perfect best friend and perfect girlfriend. I am only a sophomore in college and I feel like I am straight into adulthood. Did I also mention I am only 19? I’m from Yonkers. We are not trained to be depressed. I think that’s how it goes down in every black and brown household. We are taught that we can’t be drained in self-pity and depression. We are taught to dust yourself off and try again. When I first came to college, I really didn’t know what depression really was. I try to put up this picture of myself being so perfect and I am always on top of my stuff. As people can see, I am always on my phone because I always try to make myself busy. The summer after freshman year, I started having anxiety and panic attacks from all the load I tried to hide from myself. No one would know because I would always have people think that I have it all together. I had to be real honest with myself about the fact that I am not perfect and that is okay. Yes! I am a good student and all but I also make mistakes just like everybody else. Usually when I do something bad, I am always so down on myself. Honestly, I am still working on that because that is not good for me. For the first time in my life, I am starting to embrace my mistakes. Luckily, I have people in my corner who reassure me that it is okay to make mistakes and learn from them. Just accepting myself and my mistakes has taken a hell of a load off of me. I look forward to more days loving myself and embracing future mistakes." For more, visit the @blendtw website 👨🏾‍💻👩🏽‍💻 (at Yonkers, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BripM-_ns1K/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12c6w945ochl0

According to political scientist Lee Epstein, Judge Kavanaugh is more conservative than over 60% of all federal judges nominated since 1980.

“Amara Enyia, one of the candidates for #Chicago mayor, had less than $68 in her campaign fund. Chance the Rapper endorsed Enyia. The following week, his friend and Chicago native, #KanyeWest provided his aid for the candidate paying off her election funds of exactly $73,540 without a clear motive. The support from West could either make or break Enyia due to his support for President #Trump.” 🇺🇸

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The way you think and speak and act all affect how you feel. So have a positive mindset. Work for it. Believe in yourself.

“Even people without mental illnesses still need to function in a #healthy mindset. Just like we need to eat well and exercise, we need to use positive self-talk.” #Mentalhealth 🧠

How Roe v. Wade Protects LGBT Rights. Roe v. Wade is the case the LGBT community needs to protect their ability to continue to live their tr

“Roe v. Wade is a #controversial and divisive landmark decision made by the Supreme Court. At the peak of the #feminist movement, Roe v. Wade exemplified the struggle for women’s rights.” 🏳️‍🌈✊🏼✊🏾✊🏿

#Womensrights

“..the first woman ever to serve on the high court, announced Tuesday she is in the early stages of what is likely Alzheimer's disease and is retiring from public life.” -USA TODAY

I felt sure I was going to walk away happy, but I walked away from that conversation blindsided, heartbroken, and confused.

"There are some days when that battle is easier than others and some days when the fight to crawl out of my bed feels like the most difficult choice I’ve had to make all year."

#mental health #mental illness #heartbreak

Just having a person that you know you can 100% confide in is super comforting, but you can also encourage them to get professional help.

"I think that no matter how severe, people are afraid to talk about it because they don’t want to get judged for it and they don’t want to get bullied for it."

#mental health #mental illness #stigma #communication

Individuals are more likely to report their symptoms of depression than in the past. Mental Health.

“People are more aware of depression now than they have previously been just because of social media and the stigma of mental health that has decreased over time. Individuals are more likely to report their symptoms of depression than in the past.”

I think mental health is underrated. When I was first diagnosed, I was devastated that it would take pills to make me ‘normal’ but everybody has it,

#mental health

I think mental health is underrated. When I was first diagnosed, I was devastated that it would take pills to make me ‘normal’ but every

“Social standards and education standards are definitely factors that can contribute to depression in young adults. Compared to my parents, I feel like there’s so much more of a pressure to get a good education and go to graduate school and all that stuff.”

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My first panic attack was in the 7th grade when I had to write a math exam. I didn’t know what it was at first. Mental Health.

#mental health

I don’t feel like we are in the dark ages when it comes to the conversation of mental health. I feel that people are more forth coming then they have been.

"We have a long way to go, and social media is not helping. People always have the tendency to compare themselves to others, that’s just how we behave as humans."

#mental health #mental illness #counselling #communication #Social media #show support #help others

Mental Health. Certain medications and treatment programs can be helpful to one individual and harmful to another.

“As someone who struggles with panic attacks, I often feel that my emotions are seen as ‘overreactions’ or ‘attention seeking.’ However, with any health issue, it’s important to keep the door open for conversation and to continue researching medications and practices that will help those affected to be able to feel comfortable in their daily lives.” 👩🏻‍🔬

I feel the best way someone can change the views that's placed on individuals with mental issues is by interacting with them to understand them better.

"I feel that people with a mental illness get pushed aside a lot because they are not seen as ‘normal.’"

#mentalhealth #mental illness #normal #my story #my voice our story #my voice #mental instability #comfort

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