What is PTSD then?
One of the concrete myths on mental health is that mental health is not an African thing. To be honest, even when I was placed on mental health medication as a 15 year old, I only got to hear the word "mental health" when I was 26. A few months ago, I made it to my 32nd year. It has been four years now, and I can assure you that there is no topic I've had to educate myself on, almost on a daily basis, like the one of mental health. I've had to look at the cultural norms and traditional proverbs to understand the meaning beneath their practice and sayings
Suicide Awareness
The Boda-man, two minutes into our journey, asked that I excuse him for making some inquiries. Are you married? I took a deep breath thinking that this was going to be one of those unsolicited advice episodes on marriage. I told him I wasn’t. Have you ever been in a relationship? I answered in the affirmative. Have you ever been heartbroken? I answered in the affirmative. “Forgive me but you are the right person to speak to. You know a couple of days ago, I was depressed…”
Why the 14 millions Headline is an underestimate
Today I come from a place of fatigue. Exhausted by every new straining development that comes up... We are forced to repress every emotion in us just to preserve our ability to live—and there is no way you can convince me that it’s only 14 million walking around with suppressed yet turbulent emotions.
When Is Enough Really Enough? How Emotional Pain Fuels Alcohol Dependency
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