When I was first diagnosed with Fabio, my doctor asked me frequently if I was depressed all the time. My answer was always NO. I never understood why she kept asking me that. This is my story on how depression found me, but I fought back.
As my relationship with Fabio…
A Poem: I Don’t Know
I don’t know how I’m supposed to feel,when this pain is consuming me.
I don’t know how I’m supposed to feel,when one minute I’m fine and the next I’m not.
I don’t know how I’m supposed to feel,when the world I’m supposed to…
Content published below is from SELF’s Lana Condor on Living with Body Dysmorphia
We’re continuing to focus on mental health stories, but that doesn’t always include issues regarding the mind. The body is also affected. This post features actress Lana Condor, from…
YouTuber Cydnee Black shares her experiences dealing with depression and protecting her mental health. Watch the video to learn more from her experiences. Then comment below if you’ve experienced similar challenges.
YouTube Channel credit: Cydnee Black
Become a…
Content published below is from SELF’s Taraji P. Henson on Living with Depression and Anxiety.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As we continue to share stories, we will focus on mental health issues and challenges. Today’s post features one of our favorites…
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the prettiest of them all?
I used to believe it was me when I stared in the mirror. But I’m going to be 1,000% vulnerable and share something with you all. I honestly feel like the swan turned ugly duckling sometimes. Weird…
Today, I woke up feeling something I’ve never experienced before – RAGE!
My emotions are all over the place. I can’t stop crying. I can’t stop being angry. How can I deal with all this and get my game face ready so I can go to work????
As the day goes on and…
Remember our post, Good Girl with a STD. This was the beginning of our journey of promoting women’s health through personal experience. Here at Strut in HER Shoes, we proudly serve as the elevator of mindful conversation and safe space for persevering women. Keep reading…
After writing my boundaries post and hoping to do the work, I’ve been getting my life together to live purposefully with no regrets. And I’ve noticed, healing takes time – more time than what I originally thought.
EVERYTHING TAKES TIME
Communicating your…
I promise things will get better. Just keep pushing on, one day at a time. Tweet
I have always been a worrier. I can look back on my childhood now at the age of 24, and recognise the signs of anxiety developing.
My stressful ways developed into anxiety around four…