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Sharing my depression with her was a revelation.
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In fact it is the hard, painful and messy part of my mental illness that prompted me to begin sharing my testimony about living with depression.
When I first shared my story about depression and contemplating suicide, it was not easy.
Last week in an article on MindBodyGreen, I shared my battle with depression, medication, and sexual abuse with millions of readers.
Not only did I openly share my experiences with depression, but I urged other black women to break away from the cultural stigma surrounding mental illness, to rid themselves of the weight that comes with carrying the "strong black woman" title and to seek professional treatment for their struggles.
I also detailed my downward spiral into a deep depression and shared my feelings of disregard for my own life after this tragedy and a subsequent injury I sustained.
If I gave up on my life, I would have cheated myself and numerous others who have benefited as a result of my decision, desire, and determination to fight for my life -- and also share my journey to recover from depression and a near suicide.
What we do is not about spreading angst or sharing our depression about the world.
Barksdale had to fight all those feelings in sharing his depression with teammates.
If you are already in counseling, explore this topic of sharing your depression with a friend with your counselor, therapist, or psychiatrist.
Another writer named Imade Nibokun has an entire site, Depressed While Black, devoted to sharing stories about depression in the black community.
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