Taraji P. Henson on Living with Depression and Anxiety | Body Stories | SELF
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- Actress and activist Taraji P. Henson sits down with us to talk about her struggles with depression and anxiety while dealing with the pay gap in Hollywood, racial injustice, and generational trauma. She further explains the stigmas around openly talking about mental health in the Black American community and how her foundation intends to break the cycle.
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Anxiety is no joke .... it’s like u can’t breathe. I’m tired of being strong. Even when I’m sleeping I can wake up having anxiety attacks! I’m 31 and realized I had it at 20
Yea you're right about that No one seems to understand until they go through it They be like just calm down I be like.. How? I can't breathe Feels like I'm about to die
Anxiety is like inner turbulance of fear.
Its the worst thing ever and I'm a heroin addict😥😥😥😥🤐😣
@@cherrybelle7956 Hope you get help, go to rehab while you're still alive, and mean it!
Patricia Shantel see! You’re absolutely correct!
I talk to myself as well. Not everyone wants to hear your problems and sometimes if you look within yourself you will find the answers.
Awesome! I agree
Me too
Toya I do it as well 😭
Yes within yourself! Say that.
I talk to myself too, it really helps
I have been depressed for a long time, but after taking shrooms few months ago, l feel much happier and highly motivated and my ADHD gone , lost a ton of anxiousness and had a few epiphanies about how I should live my life. I decided to buy an ounce for backup, but haven’t yet felt the need to take any more since then.
I have autism, I was diagnosed with it when I was 15. I tried shrooms and it made me function so much better.
Eek I’m autistic too and might wanna try mushrooms. How do I go about it?
Yeah doc.brenttt is your guide.
Hello Can he be reached on IG?
Yes doc.Brenttt
My Great Grandma used to say that she talks to herself because she likes to talk to intelligent people. I'll never forget that.
Nichelle Nicole genius. I love it
Wow thank you.
Love that
Lol. I love that👏
My grandad (RIP) used to say that only 0.1% of people on Earth are intelligent and only 0.01% are worth your attention :D
I’ve never heard someone explain how I feel everyday so perfectly
Yes sister
Yes its the 1st time i have heard someone explain this so well, its like she new me she is me
Wow, she really described me. Wow.
Too many of us feel this way, but as long as we are taking the healthy steps to be fine
Facts
I love how she uses her hands and closes her eyes. She is being all the way authentic. Sending love and light to anyone needing it!
She Is M.O.M 💫💕
Thank you, Sis💞
She Is M.O.M thank you 🙏🏽 and sending love 💕 and light to you as well ☀️
Thankyou and Same to you!💐
Namaste 🕉 Sending Love & Light to All My beautiful black women ❤
“When I go dark, I go DARK”🥺
Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.
Please does anyone know where I can get them? I put so much on my plate and it really affects my stress and anxiety levels, I would love to try shrooms
@Micheal Harris Is he on instagram?
Shrooms was the best trip I had. It was an amazing experience.
Dr.spores is the best, he's been my supplier for anything psychedelics.
Talking about culturally competent therapists is so important.
Tah Gula right cuz them white folks cutt off our dreads but they are all that there is to talk to
I need someone culturally competent too but that's why I stopped therapy.
This is such a real problem. I haven't been able to find a relatable therapist. At my job the only 2 therapist are white and can't relate to most clients.
Thank. You being transparent.. Youre the TRUTH !!❤
DDomino Geronimo there are men and women therapists on therapyforblackgirls.com. I don’t know if there’s a similar site for men, but I have seen black male therapists on the site (depending on the zip code). Best of luck on your journey!
“Perfection is a perfect lie...” 🙌🏾
Urban Eve wow! Amen 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I felt that!
FACTS! 💯
Urban Eve so true
Urban Eve As true as that statement is some women that watched this will still strive for it as if it could be obtained. That is what makes me sad.
“We can talk about a thyroid, cancer, breast cancer, aids even, but we won’t deal with the mental and that’s an issue “ this dialogue definitely has to change, she’s absolutely right 💯 #TruthIsTruth
Facts!! I refuse to be silent about it anymore ☀️
Yes definitely smh
This literally just helped me to the point I want to cry in this barbershop
Hugz.....
Hugz...
Hugs you too
Aww ur sweet
Receive love ❤
I isolated myself because nobody understood me even when I try to put on a happy face it's still hard because I'm suffering inside. A lot of times I feel like giving up it's just that bad especially for males we're supposed to be "strong" but most people forget we're still human at the end of the day
joseph robinson that’s how I feel!!! I felt nobody understands me
I totally understand what u mean...started experiencing this 7years ago...i pray it gets better for you
I completely understand you. I feel the same right now, I am seeking help because the people I thought who really cared, all decided to push me away like I have some virus. I am suffering but it is time to put ME first and heal!!!
Stay strong, you got this..... 🤗.....
we are all worthy!!!
Less than two minutes in and I am tearing up. She described depression and anxiety perfectly, the things I feel. Nobody could really understand mental disorders unless they’ve had em.
EXACTLY!
I pray the lord grant you peace of mind and serenity
❤️
Thank you, guys!! Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers! Sending lots of love your ways! ❤️ We shall overcome it!
I am going through all that she explains and more....
“Sometimes I don’t wanna be strong. Sometimes the weight is just too much”. I literally felt that. Taraji explained how I’ve felt for as long as I can remember.
Sisters it's ok. We don't have to be strong every day.
This has been something I've dealt every day since I was 15 and I'm 29.
Some days I just don't want to move, I don't want to live, I don't want to do anything, it hurts to wake up.
Journaling helps, prayer helps.
This is exactly how I feel
Same
I definitely understand you. I'm 28 dealing since 12 worse when my mom was killed when I was 24. This is best video that explains so much of it.
That’s how I’m feeling otm & I wish it could go away 😖
I often cry before I've gotten out of bed for the day
Pay attention she said 400 years. It’s deeper.
Say That!
Sherry Sapp it sure is👏🏾👏🏾
THAT RIGHT THERE!
Yuuuuup it is that's why I tell people its important to seek help for ourselves like therapy and meditation but also pray that our ancestors and the men and women in our bloodlines that came before us recieve Divine healing and forgiveness because our pain and trauma runs deep
@@lovebug6388 yes👏🏽💯the title to one of my fav books💯
Culturally competent and Culturally humble therapists is what's needed.
Yes so true!
Myisha Holley 💯
@stryfetc1 true story❤
@stryfetc1 FACTS detected.... Or ppl could PARENT their offspring rather than procreate selfishly/negligently, only to build MORE sociopaths in society..... Or ppl could stop enabling phukkkery and own their own shyt so they can allow themselves to trust the God in SELF (aka GTFU), in order to get through to the other side of FULL personal wellness.
There ARE productive options for a humane society.... But THIS ain't that society. In THIS society, the compliant colonized norm is to shut down the TruthTellers who have human interest at heart, and instead to protect the actual predatory liars AT ALL COSTS. #cognitivedissonance 🐑😴.🍊🤡🗽 -- 😓
Yes!
The fact that I cried the entire time listening to her. I now know I’m not alone. OMG!!
You’re definitely not! ☀️
I'm going through it too. You're so not alone x
You are never alone God loves you.
John 14:27 - New Living Translation
“ I am leaving you with a Gift - peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.
Isaiah 41:10 - New Living Translation
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God
I will strengthen you and help you
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand
Sisters it's ok not to be strong.
Sisters I think we should try to connect with one another even if we just start out communicating over the phone and social media it can help. We need each other. Yall let me no.
Culturally competent therapist. This is what our community needs.
YES me do!
It takes a strong woman to know when she needs help, and, then, to get help.
@@MyNontraditionalLife As I don't know what you've tried, I'll begin with talk to your doctor. If that isn't an option, try your public library. They have tons of resource information.
@@MyNontraditionalLife The wrong people can make you worse than your anxiety. They never have anything positive to say. Maybe we just have to sit down and talk to ourselves and take our own advice.
Could not have said it better....
I say this about our children everyday! They aren't bad they are abandoned.
Tell yourself “I give myself permission to be human.”
One of the hardest things to do and believe
❤️
Amen
Absolutely. HueMan!!
Omg she is literally describing how I’ve been feeling these last 4-5 years.😭😩. The Latino and Black Latino community do not deal with mental health either.
Don’t even bother with by Dominican dad
Look at what happened to Freddie Prinze (the Comedian) back in the 70s. He was depressed most of his life, and even when he achieved fame status, he still wasn't happy.
Latino isn't a race
Don't compare Black with Latino honey yal will never know how it feels to be Black we aren't simular what so ever.
@@Kai-pw3ev I’m literally a black latina. The two realities can coexist? Dont be ignorant. The difference between Afro Latinos/Afro indigenous ppl and black Americans is LITERALLY a boat stop. Or are you gonna tell me that Haitians for example will never know what is it like to be black?🤣
I’m 43 yrs. Old and have been battling Depression since I was 20 yrs. Old. I’ve been through several therapist none of African American Decent. Listening to podcasts on Mental Health and Reading Books has enlightened me on how far back my Depression goes. It’s a Lonely Dark and Dangerous Illness, It’s still a struggle for me day to day. I know it’s a Problem that Us as African Americans can find hard to face and Acknowledge
This is why, as a Black woman, I’ve decided to become a counselor. We are misrepresented in the field and I think it’s important for Black people to receive counseling and to have an opportunity to see someone like themselves when they seek guidance. I pray that I can become a competent counselor to help all people, especially my own.
Same I just graduated I can't wait to get into the feild
@@ahseratbaldwin2527 congrats!!! All the best to you :)
@@CASSICF thank you
My sister-in-law owns her own practice and it's all black therapist's in Delaware, if anyone is near or lives I Delaware
Cute profile pic :)
Omg I’m so glad she is talking about this topic 😭
I'm happy that she's talking and sharing.
Don’t give up, stay strong. Forever in my prayers ❤️
I think you are really strong when you can admit you're not strong.
Me ryt now
Yes
Admit the truth. Don't deny.
Yes amen💯🙏🏾
True
She was already my favorite. But this just shows why she’s the best, authentic.
I am soooooo proud of you!!! You talking about mental health in a way that I can relate to the same emotions you are going through. I've survived my way through this but I am not well. I feel I will always straggle with depression and anxiety and at times it's like my depression attacks my mentality to the point that I cannot focus normal. I am 62 years old now and it's good to read that this is a real problem and that I am not alone. Thank you for all you do miss Taraji p. Henson.
Pretty sure she decided to do the movie i can do bad all by myself it relates in a way too what she has been through
Depression is no joke. Anxiety will have you thinking you’re having a heart attack. Looking and listening to her, it’s like looking and listening to myself. I love her strength. This is the complete truth. Thank you big sister!!!
My first panic attack, I thought I was having a stroke. Woke in the middle of it, never had one before. Been battling anxiety ever since. As well as some other issues. I definitely talk to myself. Talk myself down. Reason with myself. To control the escalation of the anxiety and crazy thoughts.
I swear to God that's what been happening to me it's crazy.
Me too
@@kmdalton2002 how do you deal with your anxiety now?
Using the celebrity platform to bring awareness to Mental Health issues in the Black communities is vital!
I often come back to this video when my anxiety takes over. It helps me calm down after an episode. It also lets the viewer know that they aren't alone.
I’m dealing with a monster on the inside fighting to get out right now as I speak....God deliver!!!!’
Scriptures said & prayed over myself while praying & asking that ever person with authority & a prayer warrior pray with me now thou I don't know them. Cause I needed help!
2 Tim. 1:7, Ps 119:116, Eph. 6:11 Is 43:19 and others. I looked on the website for warring scriptures & promises God made. I pray your peace today which passes all (nothing on the other side of ) understanding. There is nothing broken, nothing lacking and nothing missing in your life - for God is your Sustainer.
Jehova Rophe heal you..
Amen....yes this is a demon and God will deliver us
By his stripes you were healed
This is a strong black woman. Even with her vulnerabilities, scars, and imperfections, she is strong because she realizes that’s what makes us human.
Rayndonayme love your name.
She's racist
@@joelmittelstaedt2657 now she’s not smh stfu
@@cry1nt
As soon as a black person caters to the black community even without trashing other races it’s racist yet everyone excludes us and we’re supposed to do for self. 🤔
@@joelmittelstaedt2657 She is not RACIST, it is a fact in what she is saying!!
Wow when she said “sometimes I don’t wanna be strong sometimes the weight is just to much” that hit different🙏🏾
Every time i talk about my anxiety. Im crazy. So I just stay to myself. Deal with my own problems. I don't wish to rub my vibe off on anyone
Shanekqua Robinson I over understand this. 😔 you are not alone
Isolation is not healthy, ans makes depression and anxiety worse. Please find support if you can, even if it's just talikng to a friend for a bit or finding accounts on Instagram or TH-cam that talk about coping skills.
It is the same with the Latinx community. My depression and anxiety were not ok. We have to tough it up. Keep going and don't complain. It's ok to let our guard down and not be strong all the time. I don't say this often about celebrities but I love her.
"Sometimes I don't want to be strong" This really hit me..
Me too
Me too
Same here, hit me hard.
Self care is the best care. Give yourself permission to relax and take breaks in life. 👍🏼💯
I am a Black Woman dealing with depression and anxiety as well. Taraji is telling the TRUTH about the societal affects on us (racism, sexism, lower pay and unemployment) but we're not supposed to be traumatized.
S T me as well. I’m doing self care and each moment I choose to be self-loving, I feel “bad” or “strange”. But in see a therapist, the crooked paths are becoming straight.
I think Taraji is so brave to open up about her mental health struggles.
There is still stigma around mental illness.
She’s right about us, people of colour denying that there is a problem. And to constantly be told to “be strong” gets wearisome and heavy. We do need more dialogue in our communities. And not just that, we need to have self, compassion. And genuine care and concern for one another.
A lot of us are suffering in silence.
We are all just human. There is no such thing as being perfect. Once we realise that it is so freeing.
I really admire Taraji. I hope she never gives in to those dark thoughts.
Thank you Taraji you are such an inspiration. May the benevolent ones bless you and your family.
I'm going through the same thing right now, I don't want to deal with leaving the house most days. The anxiety, the depression etc... Its exhausting. I'm glad she's sharing her story, it definitely helps people.
Same here. I feel this exact way. Most days I just want to lay in because Im so depressed. Everyday its a struggle for me. I take it one a day at a time and dont overload myself. This helps me.
Everything she described, I experienced mentally. I didn't even recognise how depressed I was.
To me talking to yourself out loud is expressing your inner thoughts.
Sorrowful Smile ❤️🙏🏾
Definitely!! I talk to myself often. Call me crazy 🤷🏾♀️
I got soooo tickled when she said she have full blown conversations with herself, 'til the point where she finds yourself doing it in public!!!! That is so me! I am so glad 2 wear mask in public, sometimes, bc I can converse with myself without being noticed!!!
I'm reaching a stage where I'm letting go of this. I'm beginning to realise that as difficult as it may be, breathing and being alive is enough motivation that I need to slowly start appreciating me being here. I have suffered for 20 years. It's time to realise that breathe in my lungs and being alive today is enough to have a chance at being happy in life. I shouldn't be here but I am. One day at a time but I have decided, I'm going to live!
Amen!! You unlocked the secret. One day at a time. You are grateful to have breath in your lungs to live one more day-to
see how things will go. When we try to look too far into the future, we get nervous and despondent. I am so glad you have some hope in your heart. You most certainly will LIVE!
That’s me up and down , I don’t want to be around people... then I want to be alone ..
I'm the same way!
Me too, my comfort zone is being in my dark house in my bedroom.
This is me
CIA Gadget that's me and it's so sad😭😥😭
It's in us all ladies
I have dealt with depression/anxiety since I lost my parents and I thank her for speaking up on this because most people don't understand the struggle people like me go through on a daily basis
joseph robinson not sure if this helps, But I watch this TH-camr Sara K she has a lot of make up videos cause she’s an aspiring make up artist but she’s also lost both of her parents and has videos where she speaks openly about it and how she deals and how she gets by on the day to day basis. She has great talking videos as well. She’s pure light for me on days that seem dark. I don’t know, I just hope you find comfort. And don’t feel reluctant to talk about the the things you’re feeling or going through with ppl close to you. It’s a heavy load you’re carrying, so I think someone you’re comfortable speaking with can help lighten it a little bit. Stay up 🙏
joseph robinson my prayers are with you for comfort and peace!
Do you talk to anyone? Depression and anxiety tends to make people suffer in silence. The one thing I tried was to not be silent anymore.
So sorry for your loss. Pray that you heal and I wish you happiness.
Hi Joseph, I hope you find peace within yourself. Your parents are vessels for your light. So you didn’t lose them, rather, you gained them in the Spiritual realm to bring light onto your path.
Blessings. ✨
Try living w depression and anxiety and living in poverty...
So truE 🙌🏾
Erica you have said a mouthful. It’s a nightmare smh. At least if you have money you have access to resources to aid in helping depression and anxiety. To me it’s one less thing in life to think about when you have the resources
Erica Marie for realz 😞
Right.
There are resources for ppl living in poverty. 211 is a national hotline where trained workers can get u to the right program(food, housing, counseling, medical, etc). Help can be sought anonymously.
This is how I feel everyday. I suffer in silence and put on a brave face
Me too,but my brave face looks mean🤷🏾♀️
@@audreyeats720 me too and icant handle colleagues, family cos I hide behind being mean.... Let's keep on praying. We surely are gonna get healing
I’m so tired of being ‘strong’. I’m not strong. I’m a human being. And I’m tired
❤️❤️
Love and hugs sis
Trust in the Lord and BE BLESSED.
Me too.
And it's okay to be tired sis. Sending love your way
I’m so depressed right now, it’s good to hear this
R riri go talk with someone honey, don’t keep it to yourself. God bless
🤗 For you boo, I totally understand, I always have them days too it's tiring 🤦
GOD bought you here
Rebuke it in JESUS name GOD give you power over it love and I will be praying for your peace
@@shandranewell2837 yes! I love you!
My daughter has caught me talking to myself and I explained to her why I do it, so when she hears me she says “ you’re upset again?!” And we both laugh it helps to be understood!!! 😁😁😁
God supplies all our needs!
Shirlynn Cox Amen 🙏🏼! Thank you.
Kids are so precious. My son is the only one who understands me too❤️
I talk 2 myself so much, until my son, when he catches me, teases me..."who're u talking to, ma? Oh, i know, yourself again?" Then he starts 2 laugh. I didn't realize until my kids & boyfriend started noticing, that it was a weird thing 2 do.
" Perfection is the perfect lie "
Everyone that can relate
👇
We'll GET through this. 🙏
Too PrettiShow Amen 🙏🏾
@@Latifa-ik9uk Amen🙏
Yes we all will 🙏🏽
Too PrettiShow People make too many excuses if you’re not doing good in life it’s your fault stop blaming other people that’s what my school teacher taught me she was African-American he grew up in the 40s when it was a really tough time to be living in this country as a minority too many people today are just lazy and don’t want to take responsibility
Yes, day by day in Jesus Name...Amen
I deal with depression but I know the GOD I serve is bigger then depression so now whenever I feel depression I just started telling the devil his a liar GOD already give me the power and the peace I need so I will not let depression take me out . And I pray for everyone that’s dealing with depression find peace in life and know there are not alone and there is help and they can come out also . Just keep the faith and know everything going be ok
Hopefully your talking to him about what your feeling because it's not always the devil.
Denise Bell i know is not always the devil but sometime the enemy can use that to that’s why is important for you to stay pray up and try not to give depression power over you . And you talking to someone who deal with depression and if it was not for GOD I will not be here
@ Guerline Javier Amen!...God is truly able to do EVERYTHING except fail...stay close to God and speak to him, stay in faith and speak to the devil also and say to him...You a Lier!, the God I serve say, NOT SO!
Denise Bell I agree to disagree because everything that is negative is always the enemy trying to defeat our peace of mind, trying to make us feel less than so that IS the devil...that’s why the elders always said, “speak the truth and shame the devil” because the truth is God’s word and the devil IS a Lier!
Sassy Diva yes love like I tell people Is a lot of thing we deal with sometime is because we don’t know how to deal with or give it to GOD when I use to be depressed I use think is oaky to be like that and one day I read the word of GOD he said peace I leave with you so now when ever I try to get in that stage I just start praying and give GOD the thanks for life and let the devil know the GOD I serve all thing is possible with him
Remember watching this 3+ years ago when i first started having panic attacks at 18 I started getting help through counseling, eating healthy, exercising, therapy and they sorta helped but my symptoms didn’t get better until I started taking medicine and that was the best decision i’m 22 now and I’m definitely getting better.
Everything she said is reliable to myself. Everyday is a struggle.
Everyday is a chance to grow and see differently. If we say its a struggle thats what we get. Even we feel it. Affirmations are creative.
I burned my cape along time ago and I continued to see my therapist. It’s a wonderful feeling, thankful I continue to get the help for my depression. Going to therapy is apart of my health and wellness.
I'm so proud of her for speaking up about this issue, and that she's using her platform to bring awareness and change to this issue in our community. She sounds very passionate and genuine and I believe her message will reach many people and have a great impact.
I’ve always admired her for her perfect acting skills and beauty, she is so amazing 🥺❤️
I experienced the same,being depressed and my family not believing that there is depression and anxiety,regardless of race. It is really sad
“perfection is the perfect lie” ....! i like that
I think people misunderstand "strong". "Strong" doesn't mean not having emotions and feelings, not having low points, not being vulnerable. "Strong" means persevering despite of the issues. "Strong" means standing back up after you have fallen...and the fall doesn't have to only be a short one. It's still "strength" if you were down for years before you got back up.
By my definition, she is strong because of what she has gone through and what she is doing about it and accomplishing.
!!!!!
i came here to say just this. there's strength in being vulnerable, in being able to admit mistakes, admit that you're hurting. it's the only way you can make true connections with other people.
@@sgtmian exactly, and it is harder to come back after failing than it is to constantly succeed.
mikochild2 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Even though it has been almost two years since this first aired, I as an African-American woman veteran in my late 40's truly appreciate Taraji P's courage and candor. You are truly a blessing sis. I too have had to make peace with my own mental health struggles. It is alot, but I AM glad that I live in a time when the Black Community is becoming more open about this taboo topic. Thank you Miss Henson.
My eyes filled with tears listening to her. This is so me and I’m trying to fight it and find a solution. I’ve been dealing with this for years now and it hasn’t gotten any easier for me. Many days I think ending my life would be the solution but at the end of the day I think that’s selfish of me. I can’t do that to anyone I love or that loves me. I hate going through these episodes but I’m fighting to make it out. She said this so spot on. 💯😇
Same here. I can definitely relate to this.
She is very brave to talk or share her struggles with others like this
I admire her realness and she I'd strong and bold and most of all down to earth and humble pure talent she's adorably phenomenal
When she said “I talk to my self... I need to stop doing it in public” I felt thattt
Thought i was the only one lol
Me as well😃
LOL i stay doing it in public, if people cant accept you for who you are, they can kick rocks..lol
Me currently!!! Thank you Taraji for speaking on this. As a 40 year old Black Man... I'm in a manifestation in my life. I refuse to be a victim anymore. God Bless You.
2021 was the hardest, darkest time of my life. I was physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually BROKEN. But now I feel genuinely GRATEFUL and BLESSED that I had to go through that phase because GOD has graciously REVEALED Himself to me in miraculous ways. I am fortunate that He allowed me to know Him at a very young age, but this year is SPECIAL because of what WE (yes, GOD and me) have been through last year. He showed me how POWERFUL prayers truly are when I started to focus on WHO HE IS rather than who I am, on WHAT HE CAN DO rather than what I deserve. The experience was MAGICAL. He showed up BIG TIME and assured me that HE is indeed a LISTENING and RESPONDING GOD. Oh how my faith has skyrocketed as a result! Now more than ever, I have very bright HOPE for my future because I personally experienced how RELIABLE God is. And for that I will forever be grateful. GLORY BE TO GOD, MY EVER FAITHFUL FATHER. ♥️♥️♥️
To everyone who's struggling right now, please know that GOD LOVES YOU. He wants to help you and give you peace. Please surrender your burdens to Him and allow Him to move in your life.
"Because he loves Me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges My Name. He will call on Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him." (Psalm 91:14-15)
Please hold on to this bible verse because WHATEVER GOD SAYS, HE FULFILLS. 🙏
I'm literally crying. Thanks to her. She's being so real.
I was about to loose it at my job! I had to get tissue, and gather myself 😥
Taraji I felt this baby. And is the reason I stayed off social media for a year. It helps. Stay strong Queen.
Sy Effect Radio 💯
I havent posted anything really in a few days and I feel better. Im tired of the pressure and competitiveness. Smdh
I’ve been thinking of doing this too. Not because I compare myself but bc you see so much on social media and it can bring about different emotions in a matter of minutes!
I did a social media break this year and honestly I still feel like I'm not ready to go back...
Come on woojavi4ever.com
Ive had it my whole life. Im 45. Along with agoraphobia and panic attacks. Hard to live a relaxed life.
This why I love T.P.H! Taking care of my grandmother has only worsened my depression and anxiety. And living below poverty, there is no therapist but God and yourself....smh And I already talk to myself...lol
MUCH LOVE TO T.P.H!!
Love she's shedding light on this subject. When she said "How dare you?!" Ooh child, I felt that! Side note, that hair is EVERYTHING! yasss sis
Mike Ken that wasn’t the point of this comment real or fake that hair looks very good on her
@Mike Ken like you
When I heard Taraji say she have conversations with herself, I saw myself in her. I'm in my early 60's and I to suffer with anxiety all my life and racy thoughts. It's difficult to stay focus so I have to talk myself through most tasks to get things done. When ever I feel a panic attack coming on, I have to stop it immediately, because if I allow it to progress it makes it worst.
Thank you!!! So much here resonates. I appreciate you stepping forward with anxiety and depression and the impact of trauma. As single parent of two I see the impact daily and feel silenced by the lack of understanding around mental health. It’s truly heartbreaking.
I know this is off topic but her hair, her skin, just her being her is 😍😍😍
Yes she's looking better ( always gorgeous ) but better. 😍💓
“Let it run like a faucet.” That’s a great way to think about it!
I struggle with depression and anxiety as well. Thank you for describing this VERY well!! I talk to myself too, which started when I had to struggle with constant bullying that has TRAUMATIZED me.
Everything she’s talking about is so me. I am so happy to see this being brought to light.
It's great that she is talking about this because church can't fix everything.
Heart Donations say 👏🏽it 👏🏽 sis👏🏽
Just a question with no Ego.
What has Church Fixed ⛪ 🧐
@@Arrjsm1 You would have to ask that to a church goer.
Church be the cause of most stuff. "Pray it all away" smh 🙅🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
@@cece82gemini27 Well it depends on perspective. As long as we understand that we have a part to do in our growth, healing, and development. That in combination with religion is a good thing. For example, don't pray to loss weight if you are doing anything to assist in that process.
I love her so much she’s not just a great actor but a great human, activist teacher and EVERYTHING! Speaking out about a topic which is hard and difficult for everyone to talk about is something that a strong and faithful woman would do! She sees the trauma that we all go through and she is fighting for it! ♥️
Preach
Okay! She's living for a purpose, and not just living for self. I pray I figure out God's purpose for me because I promise this video just touched my soul! ❤🙌🏾
I can relate to all. Of. This. Kudos to those of you that recognized it, and are getting help. ☀️ I didn’t realize what I was dealing with my whole life until faced with divorce and the deaths of my father and mother all within months of each (during Covid). ☀️ I literally had a nervous breakdown. Not the melodramatic Hollywood type breakdown, but one that resulted in anxiety disorder and severe agoraphobia for months. I lost almost 30 pounds in 2 months. Went to the ER more times than I can count on both hands within 3 months. Everyday I thought I was dying or going crazy. ☀️ With acceptance, therapy, changes in diet, mindfulness, etc. I’m healing and doing a lot better. Please y’all...get help now! ☀️
Strip down everything Taraji is saying... and she is actually talking about one thing.... REPRESSED ANGER... the product of repressed anger is depression and anxiety.... in order to effectively eliminate depression and anxiety... you have to get to the ROOT cause of the anger... notice all the things she talked about that could make anybody angry... kids whose father left them, women who don't get paid as much as men, having a mental condition and people make you feel ostracized for it or tell you to just get over it...
then there are the mental vestiges of slavery, the constant exposure to subtle racism, Black kids being murdered, Black kids being witness to those murders, Black kids having to constantly view the street memorials to those murders, substandard education, excessive incarceration, difficulty finding employment, constant exposure to crime and violence....
Black children and adults have to negotiate these fields of trauma daily... and NOBODY ever stops to think... these people may need counseling...
a white kid dies in a car accident and every white kid and parent who knew that kid is offered counseling...
a Black kid gets gunned down... but NOBODY ever stops to think the kids and parents who knew that kid may need counseling...
NOBODY ever stops to think about what impact viewing that kid's street memorial constantly... will have on other children mentally and emotionally....
this is why it is highly critical, as Taraji said, to have mental health professionals who are culturally competent.
Nothing but facts I never even thought about it like that.
You said a whole WORD 🙏🏾👏🏾
wise words
Absolutely!! ❤️❤️
Truth! I recently begin taking meds for anxiety and reactive depression and I have large fibroid tumors
My mother told me it’s because I hold in to a lot of anger, pain, regret, not forgiving people, etc
I’m trying to release all of that so I can be healthy again
I love her hair this look is nice on her
Sunshine cool but the message is more important
@@ImBlackIvy she is looking amazing and still has a good message, not incompatible
Steve calm down no one said the message isn’t important. Stop trying to police people I’ll say what I want.
"Culturally Competent Therapist" Whew, I never knew how much I was missing this conversation until it happened.Thank you Taraji.
That is so true. I’m beyond blessed to have a African-American therapist that understands my struggles as a black woman.
It makes absolute sense....
I had an abusive life that my childhood seems to not have existed. Honestly despite the negatives decisions I make with alcoholism I’m proud of myself for moving forward. If I don’t make it out I KNOW that I’ve tried everything. The only fix is to spend your life living, not suffering. Go watch the world be part of it, be okay with not being part of the world. I just turned 28 and finally feel a sense of freedom. Therapy helped but it’s not the cure.
I applaud you and commend you for sharing your story, and journey. @Elan, I’ve had my shares and experiences with deep sadness, grief, even dark thoughts, and feelings of abandonment/loneliness. Especially ring abandoned and adopted at such a young age losing my dad, to an overdose 💔😔💔 and not gabbing relationship at all with my mom. Along with, losing other family members and friends. The waves of grief and suffering hit me hard but I do and have friends and some others even my phenomenal adopted mom to help carry, guide, support, and even anchor me through...Has helped but I still feel those dreadful moments, deep. I certainly wish you the absolute best, and you’re right therapy and counseling is and can be helpful. God bless you always.💛🙏🏾💛
Thank you! For being so open and honest. I feel like I always have to pretend to be someone I’m not. I don’t always feel strong, confident, and full of energy and I reminded every time I feel like breaking down to “put on a suit”, “be strong you’re a man”, “you shouldn’t cry grow some balls”. And it just hurts to feel like I’m not enough because I have feelings. I will take what you’ve said and hold it to heart. It’s okay to be human.
Blessings to her for showing who she is. A real woman.
I have been sleeping on couch and in my workplace for a year and yet show up all dressed up and people would say oh you're so strong. I was never good enough for anyone. No family member truly accepts me and neither other people. So I fell into a dark place and not feeling like I deserve to live. She spoke to my soul.
Thank you Taraji for being open, using your platform and being a voice for those of us who are dealing with this issue.
Thank you.
Having generalized anxiety disorder and adjustment disorder with depressive mood sucks, but watching this video is helping realize that I’m not alone. I’m learning about myself everyday and I’m not letting this get to me anymore! Thank you, Taraji!
Well said!!! This is so true. Anxiety ain't no joke. Experiencing that is traumatizing. People really don't know how you suffer Anxiety come on real Heavy. I dealt with that. I over came and focused on prayer started to read my bible and prayed about. All of sudden it went away.I never have Anxiety Attacks mind racing ever again. I can focus without having that Horrible Feeling it really started heavy after my Mom passed away. I will Pray you Taraj P may God cover your mind and heal you in Jesus name Amen Amen Amen
Amen.
Amen Sis!!! Thank you so much fie sharing. Let's lift each other up.
Ivalina Passe I'm happy you no longer have to deal with anxiety anymore. It's a serious condition. Sometimes I have anxiety and I don't even know why. It's a terrible feeling😔
Amen 🙏🏻
In Jesus name, Amen 🙏🏻
Because for 400 years we’ve been told we were not human
Generational curse
@@beautifulflower3804 you are wrong. Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome is VERY real and just because you don't "believe" in something doesn't make it any less authentic. I don't believe in VooDoo, but it exists. Does it not? You probably don't believe in gravity either...or that fire is even hot lol. Denial is not an absence thereof. Denial is a sickness in and of itself. Be blessed.
@@beautifulflower3804 4
@@beautifulflower3804 Being African and being Black American are not the same thing... One is neither here nor there...
@@beautifulflower3804 y'all didn't experience what our ancestors dealt with. Y'all stayed in y'all country....bloop
Awe my girl I love her in and out. She so honest. And real with herself. It's nice to see an actor or actress be themselves, 99 percent of the time, when. They aren't acting.
Taraji: God Bless you! I also struggle with Depression and Anxiety. So did my mother, and my children. And my siblings, but they aren't woke, yet. I tried getting help for my family on multiple occasions, and my baby brother tried to get help for the family too. I am currently a client with a behavioral health organization in Arizona. But I'm also stuck in poverty and the organization has been a big part of preventing my progress. That being said, I believe I'm back on the road to progress. I've moved my mental health services back to the city of Tempe, where I was when I made my first breakthrough and was finally able to open up to someone, and the healing began. And I began to reclaim my identity, and get to know myself, who I am, and where I stand. And even what I stand for.
Diane that's so amazing
@ Denise Gilmer . May Jehovah God be with you .
I feel better knowing, I’m not the only one.
Natea me too
Your definitely not alone ❤
Natea Williams - You’re not, I’m there with you. I’ve been dealing with generalized anxiety disorder for 30 years now.
Thank you all!! 🤗
@@nateawilliams7309 I needed to hear this. I too felt better knowing I also am not alone. God bless you. Stay encouraged ❤.
“I got back above water when I stopped suffocating myself”
Mother Golden...
BRILLIANT. So often we need to move our own bigotries out of the way... sometimes we stymie our own healing. Being concerned about the opinions of others. Bless you.🙏🏿💪🏽🙏🏿
I really hopes she knows what a gift she’s given to the world ❤️
Ugh this makes me love this woman even more! What a beautiful soul.
For some reason “you better check your mental” really hit me
Mhm