Explaining Depression and Anxiety to Your Partner

If you’re struggling with anxiety or depression, you might be wondering how to open up to your partner about these experiences. Part of you may be worried that your partner will judge you, especially if you’ve only recently gotten into a relationship. Alternatively, if you’ve been dating your partner for a long time, you might be concerned that they’ll blame themselves for your depression or anxiety.

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Dealing with the Stereotype of a Strong Black Woman

There are many stereotypes that befall the Black Woman, many of which are rude and/or simply false. Even the “positive” stereotype of being a Strong Black Woman is problematic in the way it is dismissive of how hard living as a Black Woman in this society can be. This thought of the strong Black Woman dehumanizes and silences one’s ability to ask for help.

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6 Signs You Might Be Living With High-Functioning Depression

Someone with high-functioning depression might not even realize that their mental health has been declining because the symptoms can be quite subtle. Furthermore, their loved ones may not notice, either, as people with high-functioning depression are typically quite skilled at suppressing their symptoms around other people. Here are a few little-known signs that someone is struggling with high-functioning depression

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