Your feelings are valid; you have the right to experience any emotion. You are not overreacting; you are simply feeling and that’s okay.
DMK
Quote of the day
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Quote of the day
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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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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Most developing countries have limited or no resources, as well as little or no awareness of mental health issues, but the good news is that they have each other and that will always be their strength.
DMK
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Perhaps the thoughts that are stolen from us by time, those that travel to the past and future, can be transcended and accessed only when needed, making us more powerful, effective, and creative.
DMK
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Perhaps we can cheat time, or maybe time can be subconsciously altered–perhaps if we pay close attention to the present moment.
DMK
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