Black Girls Guide To: Therapy || Nyma Tang
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- Опубліковано 8 лис 2020
- Hey guys,
In today's video I talk about my therapy journey among other things. Have you ever wondered about therapy or had mixed feelings about it? I hope you find some clarity in this video!
If you haven't tried therapy before, would you consider it?
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Nyma
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Hey Boos! Today’s video is a looonggg one so grab a snack and cuddle on the couch with me. Obviously this video is very special to me. I’m so proud of the growth that I have made throughout my therapy journey. And to be able to speak about it in a proud and bold way is a testament to that growth. I hope this video helps you feel empowered to better your mental health and do it shamelessly! Love you guys
thank you for this video!
So thankful for this video 💓
Thank you ♥️♥️
I'm African. i knew i needed therapy since 14 due to traumas, I'm now in my 30s still struggling mentally and emotionally so much so my life is in stand still. i started realizing i might have a lot of anxiety when you talked about it, bcs such is not highlighted here. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing even sensitive things, you have motivated me
Hey Nyma I just want to say first off that this is SO refreshing to see and hear. I have been going through anxiety and depression for years and as I've gotten older I'm realizing my triggers and when to take a step back on my everyday life. And understanding that its ok for me to do that, im blessed everyday that I have the few people in my life that get when I'm having a hard time. It's in this last few months that I feel like I need to go back to therapy because my mind as of late has gone to a BAD place. So I thank you for this video and thank you for your openness
I'm a therapist and this brings me so much joy. Everyone should get a therapist. It's important to advocate for yourself. You are a survivor and are a role model for so many people. As black women we go thru so much. Therapy is so healing.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 And "Thank You For Your Service "
I LOVE therapy!!!
I wish everyone could. Like she said. It’s expensive.
@@MsKylie15 If you have insurance it should be covered. Some of my patients are low income and on Medicaid. My other patients are private insurance or private pay. Some therapists take patients on a sliding scale.
@@fatuma2954 I’m about to look into this now. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
as a black woman who's thinking about going to therapy this video was SUPER helpful thank you so much
Go girl! Its soooooo great. Rough at first but worth it in the end
Therapy has changed my life for the better. If you can afford to go, make the investment in yourself
I was sexually assaulted at 6 years old. I suppressed it too. As a result of that assault, I have herpes. My parents were getting a divorce at the time and they used to just leave me with random friends.
I'm so sorry you had to go through multiple assaults and I wish you wouldn't blame yourself, you were a child.
Society needs to do better by children.
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@Kelly Sunday Thank you❤.
I confronted my Mother recently, she got covid and we all thought she was gonna die (she's fine now tho) so I wanted to get some things off my chest before she died, since my father already passed, she got the brunt of my anger about leaving me and my sisters with randoms. Although nothing happened to my sisters, thank goodness.
My mother just sat there and said nothing while I was talking.
May you receive every blessing that is owed to you. I’m happy you vented when you did, whether she responded or not, you need that for yourself. May you flourish, Queen ✨.
@@Tjizzlee ❤
Omg! How dare she?
She was not listening?! That is her job, and how can she say: Can you repeat that? I am shook! I am so sorry Nyma 😳😰 and pissed at the same time to hear such a unprofessional behaviour from a figure that supposes to help you 💔
most professional people in mental health don’t care
@@namjoonie936 awwww I’m sorry you feel that way. I’m a mental health professional and I would never want anyone to feel that way 🙂
@@Blessed_N_Renewed96 💜💜i just know your doing amazing job 💜💜
If your parents dismiss your desire to attend therapy based off of biblical or religious reservations, show them the scripture "Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety."
Proverbs 11:14, KJV
The Bible advocates for counseling. Therapy is counseling by a professional.
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You’re the best. I’ve been using thus scripture for years in an attempt to coax my church girls to get help! They’re too scared and feel that Jesus is their only therapist.
Tysm my mom will gaslight me and also say there’s nothing wrong with me it’s just the devil in my head
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“Life is hard enough as it is. I don’t need to be holding myself back too.”
Wise words to live by! 💛💛💛💛
Omg, and how we as Black people don’t talk about mental health enough and deal with so much alone, this is just what I see
Amen
Youre comment is offensive dont speak for me as a black person
@@freedomnow2000 you sound like a white man pretending to be black. no black person would say something that dumb.
Shout out to Anthony for being such an awesome support system.
I just booked my first therapy appointment for Thursday 🙌🏾
Sending good energy!
Good luck and congrats 💖🍀
I wish you the best on your journey!!!!
👏👏👏👏👏 big steps x
Awesome ❤❤
This reminds me of my friend who went to therapist too. We are Australian and he’s of Indonesian background and his old therapists said “Colorism, micro aggressions and white privilege exists but only in the USA, not Australia”. Like uhhhhhh
@@SA-nt9kl more people working in mental health care who are not straight and white and middle/upper class please
@@jamesheng1878 I hope he left and he found someone who listens.
Reading this as an Australian 🤦🏿♀️
😂😂 It's the same thing in France! "Racism exists but not in France, only in the USA!"
I sent my daughter to therapy for years but never went for myself until my mid thirties. Therapy in the black community is taboo but I didn't care when it came to my child. Therapy is a great tool.
I spent the whole last year with a white therapist, explaining to her my woc problems, which honestly to me was a lil helpful bc it forced me to walk through my issues. The real problem for me was that she NEVER knew how to respond lol. I felt like I was talking at myself. The amount of “uhhhhh”s and long pauses I sat through... GIRL. My conflict avoidant ass stayed with her for over a year, but I just broke up with her a couple weeks ago finally and she was honestly happy & supportive I told her I needed to see a woc about my woc trauma. You just encouraged me to hit up my provider (been avoiding it) and ask them to send me a list of woc therapists that deal with my specific issues. All I gotta say, don’t be afraid to be direct and SPECIFIC with your asks.
Congrats for seeking professional help and for finally letting go of white, nonsuitable therapist. The white therapist should have recommended or suggested other therapists for needs. So shame on her for still collecting your money while not doing everything in her power for you!!! Take care and happy healing♥️😇
I’m going to school for Mental Health Counseling and currently doing individual therapy and most of my clients are people of color and I have to say it’s such a BLESSING to see my fellow black people advocating for themselves and their mental health! I LOVE what I do and wouldn’t trade it for the world. I love this video❤️❤️❤️
Best of luck on your degree! Representation is badly needed in the field, and it's an education that is widely inaccessible to marginalized students.
@@heathrdarling thank you so much for your kind words!
Let me be honest, I have been a subscriber to your channel for about 3 yrs and I'm a guy who like sports,cars &comics and I don't know nothing about makeup and I don't want to know.My sister is the makeup artist ,but the reason why I subscribed is because you're the most beautiful woman I have ever seen and I admire your courage and strength in even doing this video .Keep up the good work .
She's absolutely beautiful😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
My heart literally broke when you talked about blaming yourself over being sexually asualted. This happens to so many women, and it is absolutely not our fault. It is NEVER your falut Nyma.
HEY QUEENS!! LADIES THERAPY IS AMAZING!!I TRIED IT BEFORE AND IT HELP ME UNDERSTAND THINGS ABOUT MYSELF THAT I DIDN'T KNOW ... I PRAY THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE WHATEVER HEALING YOU NEED IN 2020-2021 #REMEMBERTOSMILE 🙃🙂😬
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Talking through things with a professional or even a voice of reason is always cathartic. We are taught to hold our thoughts, fears and dreams inside and just present a façade.
When I was younger, I recognized that there was something wrong and I thought I should talk to someone, and I was told that I just wanted attention. The stigma in the black community is so real.
I am a black female psychiatrist and want to thank you so much for sharing your journey. I hope it helps others.
Why mention black? As a black person this offends me
Hey, another black girl here who's been in therapy for four years and had the same feelings in the beginning. Thank you for this video, I soooooooo needed it! And I laugh also 🤣 😑
i needed this so much. i’m 16 and i just started therapy after a long time of asking :)
Just a piece of advice. At the start it is hard, but eventually it gets easier. Also there is nothing wrong with finding a therapist that you like, and makes you comfortable. 💜
That's brilliant - irrespective of your age, you knew you NEEDED therapy. So many are in denial
I keep asking more my but she keeps forgetting
@@sherrythomas3028 thank you so much for the advice. i cannot explain how much it means to me at this moment. i will definitely keep this in mind !
@@elainebines6803 thank you so much! it took a lot of courage for me to ask but this comment made me feel like i’m doing the right thing, regardless of how the people around me look down upon it
That first therapist was not professional at all. Texting during a session, oh hell nooooo x
Smh
I would have been like 🤔
I stopped my therapy sessions because my employer insurance changed and suddenly I couldn’t afford the sessions. But I didn’t think of going back until hearing your experience. I didn’t think to check myself and I realized, I really need to go back. This was a great video. Thank you for sharing.
Wait, I love this! Therapy is so needed. I wish it was affordable or free so that every black girl could have access.
UA-cam is low key therapy 👄.. You'll find good one. Keep Googling/ word of mouth
Me too
My insurance pays for everything so I pay nothing out of pocket to see my therapist or my psychiatrist....and I have Medicaid. If you have health insurance you can go on the company website to find someone in your network
I hope Medicare for All becomes law since we're already paying high health care costs, and that taxpayer money goes to Health Departments to help this happen
As a white subscriber I honestly didn’t think twice about the title I just clicked on it❣️
Also I think it’s perfectly natural for human beings to gravitate to providers within the same race/culture.
And you’re soooo fkn pretty it’s ridiculous 😍
Must be youre privelige
@@freedomnow2000 now wtf are you on about ? Such an unnecessary comment .
As a black therapist, I absolutely appreciate this video. Nyma hit every nail that I would encourage my potential clients to consider and explore, on the head! Thank you for sharing your experiences.
I have a chronic illness and have been in and out of hospitals all of my life. Everyone, especially black people need to advocate Advocate ADVOCATE. Also, if you can't find a black healthcare professional, preface your appointment with the nonblack professional that "ive sensed ived been ignored or not taken seriously by other people because of my race, so I'm hoping for a different experience." And then smile. It sucks, but it helps keep the professional on their toes to check themselves and know that you're watching for them.
This video is soooo POWERFUL. I'm white, i'm poor, i can relate very much to family boundry issues, to raising my siblings, alot of mental health issues, our cultures are very different but i had no idea how similar i feel our mental health journeys have been. I can Not Thank You enough for this video. i feel like soooo many young women, poc, etc will benefit from this video. This spoke to my HEART girl. Thank you so much for being vulnerable with us like this. I fucking love this. And im Soooo PROUD of YOU for putting in that Hard ass work to sticking with your mental health journey. Its so hard, you should be proud of yourself too.
OMG I love this topic! So here for this. I am a huge advocate for therapy! It saved my life.
I am so thankful for this video. I can’t explain how needed this was, I’m in tears. I get so anxious all the time, and how I blame myself for being sexually assaulted. My best friend gave me her therapist number and now I just need to call 💓
Make the call bbz. ❤️❤️❤️
I hope you are doing better these days!
Thanks for posting this. I’m still in the process of finding the right therapist who gets the black experience . People make it seem so easy to find the right fit... Hopefully I find one in network with my insurance soon 🤞
I’m on therapist number 3 now lol
This is quite different and really going to be interesting... Now let me watch
I’m not a Black girl so of course I can’t know everything you are going through. But as someone with anxiety and depression I really relate to your experience trying to find the right medication. I’m sure by sharing this you’re helping so many people! You’re so strong!
Thank you for your testimony. I am a black mental health therapist in Indiana. It is important for people to find therapists that pays attention to you as well as validating your experiences. “Ones perception is ones reality”. It is ok for people to search for therapists that looks like them. Black therapists are out here. Don’t give up on the search. Continued blessings and growth to you. ✊🏾
For the question about praying fixing it. I always say that yes, prayer helps. But, God answered my prayers by giving me the resources and the proper people to help me in my journey in mental health. In my darkest moment of life when I prayed for God to relieve the pain, is when my therapist that I was struggling with told me that she was moving and was going to hand me off to someone else. My new therapist is a black woman. I've been seeing her weekly for over 2 years now and my life is in a place where I thought it would never be. It takes a lot of work still, but I am the happiest I've ever been. I thank God everyday.
If your therapist signals he/she does not respect you, they need to be fired.
I’m delighted that you found someone who understands you and is able to make a difference in your life.
It’s almost 2021, and still the stigma of seeming to be crazy if you talk to a therapist exists. That boggles my mind.
This video is going to help out a lot of people. I applaud you for being brave enough to open up and post it.
Finding therapist is like finding good foundation 💁♀️ its need to suit you
Just started therapy today at 20 I’m so excited
Hi! I’m 20 too, how did you deal with the financials of it all? It’s honestly devastating that mental health help is so inaccessible, usually to the groups that need it the most. Healthcare in general (at least in the US) is sooo inaccessible.
@@nairabee245 Sorry about the late reply. I am a student in college and our university has a counseling center. The service is covered through our tuition, I'll have to start paying once my therapist and I reach 52 sessions.
@@serena9251 thank you!!
Nope, she can't be texting during sessions. Unprofessional!!
As an aspiring therapist and a white woman, I thank you so much for sharing your journey. Mental health specialists have a lot of growing to do and I truly think your story will help create change. When I become a therapist I hope to make it a priority to allow people of all race and religion to receive the best treatment possible
This was so necessary, you assisted in normalizing what our ancestors have told us for centuries is not necessary for our community. What’s was more profound is that everything you identified; being an oldest child, carrying everyone’s weight, setting boundaries, and molestation is so common in our community that we think it’s normal. Thank you, you’ve encouraged me to get back on my mental health journey.
Thanks for the video. It was very helpful. I just wanted to add that going to therapy weekly isn’t a gauge for the level of help you need or your suffering. Everyone has their own journey as Nyma shared in her intro with us. Be well everyone.
So many emotions running through me right now i dont even know how to put my words together so i just want to say thank you for uploading this video, really just thank you💜💜💜
The analogy about breaking your leg omg👌🏿👌🏿
Another amazing video. Thank you for sharing this Nyma! A quick tip. If you have any concerns about your medications, use your pharmacist. They are accessible, unbiased and they are the experts of medications.
So proud of you for being so vulnerable and letting us in with the hopes of helping someone else. This is such an important heavy topic but your personality still managed to shine through. ♥️✨🙌🏾
Aww thank you Christine 🥺🤎
Thank you for your transparency...... I have been in therapy for 4 years and it's the best thing I have ever done... Thank you for saying Advocate For Yourself and Interview your therapist - Pay Attention to how you feel around them - it's your money , your time and your secrets ....
Was scrolling and saw her in the thumbnail.
I involuntarily gasped and clicked even though I was very invested in what I was watching😂😍
That's the beauty of UA-cam - pause and play
I started going to therapy at the end of August of this year. I knew I always need help but a breakup is what really put me into a deep depression I was suicidal, I didn’t wanna get out of bed, I’ve always suffer from anxiety so that didn’t help, I also lost weight I went from 135 to 115 in a matter of 1 to 2 months it really devastated me. I lost myself so much trying to help everyone else and I was neglecting me the most..I started going every week and it has helped me so much of course I still have my days but I’ve looked back at how far I’ve come and I’m proud of myself. Therapy is good and I wish it was available for everyone.
I needed to hear this story. You are so right. Our culture is so messed that we gotta have a bag for getting our mental health in check. I dont have a bag barely a job, and me and my partner are starting therapy at 145 an hour and im just praying it'll be what i need because my anxiety thinking about those dollars i dont have that i gotta spend.
Also...you are so brave to be so vulnerable. Don’t ever be sorry for sharing your journey and the length of time it takes you to share. You are allowed your feelings. You are allowed to share. You are allowed to be vulnerable. You have no idea of how your testimony will save someone’s life. So many of us have had the same traumatic experiences you had. If you need to cry before the masses, then cry. My young Sis, I applaud you and I send love and light your way. *hugs*
People really should look into what is covered under their parents insurance plan. My mom works for the provincial government in Canada and through her work I was able to get free therapy until 25 (I believe) .. she didn’t even know I was going.
I just sadly ended my time with my first therapist of three months due to COVID and I’ve been nervous the past few weeks to try find a new one because I had such a great relationship with my previous one and it’s tough having to rehash and talk about my trauma to someone new. This video couldn’t have come at a better time!
Edit: (nov.29) just had my first appointment with a Black female therapist 🔥 and it was so liberating to talk to someone who looks like me and has the same experiences in academia (since she was also a lifesci major like me too). It wasn’t as scary to talk about my trauma again since it wasn’t as “fresh” and I don’t really blame myself as much I thought I did since I know it was more a product of my environment and me coping as best as I could given the circumstances. I feel lighter and see my progress now that I talked about it in a different headspace than I previously was when I first started therapy.
I hope you find one sis
Good to see someone getting the help they need. 🥰
When you said you had ADHD, I cried! I have struggled with it so much and to hear your testimony made me breath with ease. To know that other are experiencing similar things is such a comforting feeling. Especially as women we are so frequently misdiagnosed so it brings me so much joy to hear about your growth.
Me too is such a relief to hear that you are not alone and adhd is so disabling you have no idea how many people give poop because of it
Hey girl! I’m a therapist and I appreciate you normalizing therapy!!!!
Thank you for posting this discussion. I've been encouraged to seek therapy; my first appointment is approaching.
Hi I'm a native young woman living in canada and I've been thinking about going back to school I'm 23 and I dropped out when I was like 14. But it means so much to me to help my people in the best way that i can and I've always always been drawn to something psychology/sociology definitely something one on one with people, because I feel like I give the most and recieve the most out of one-on-one. Your video has encouraged me to peruse my dream of going back to school thatnk you so much I am so proud of you for and thankful for this video. I cant even put into words how much this has had an impact on me because I need a native woman to talk to so I would love to be that professional for me. For someone in my situation with the cultural expectations and history. Thank you so much Nyma!
I’m a therapist and I am absolutely here for content like this!! I love the tips you shared and the transparency you’re offering. Thank you!!
Damn, you're heaven sent. I have adhd, depression, and anxiety. Found out at 23. Aka few months ago
I was talking to an acquaintance about ADHD and I realized oh shit I might have it. Decided to get a psychologist instead of a therapist first. However, once I got diagnosed I just kind of sat in the funk instead of seeking help.
Which is awful because overtime my ADHD prevented me from doing things and of course that cues anxiety then the depression. Anyways short story long watching your video I am researching a therapist right now!
Thankfully I do have my psychiatrist appointment December 7th. But honestly I think it's a crime that I can't find appointments for psychiatrist, psychologist, and therapist that are less than months away. Every time I try to schedule an appointment they're just like "That will be about 2 months from now ugh"
Thank you so much for sharing!!! Luckily my PCP, a black man, is the one who noticed my anxiety first. I was like "Thats for white people." Then I had a panic attack at work that lasted hours. I got on medication & was seeing him but since thats not his specialty he told me to see a physiatrist. I tried 2, a black woman and a white man. I wasn't feeling either one of them. So I went back to my PCP and said "They were both not it so you're stuck with me." I am.so blessed to have him bc at this point he's like a big brother. He's easy to talk to and actually cares about my well being.
I struggled w/ the stigma too when i first started. I then became comfortable and proud of myself for seeking therapy when I really needed it. I get surprised w/ people now who have adverse reactions to people who go to therapy. Thanks for sharing! ♥️
Tysm for sharing Nyma!! Representation is SO IMPORTANT! There is literally so much that I could say on this subject. But I don't even know where to start. So I'll just say this: healers need healing too! I am a black Heeler who talks to folks and does what I can to help folks begin to cope for themselves. And for a long time I wasn't even able to do that because I needed so much healing myself. After taking a lengthy Hiatus and beginning to be on some sort of medication for myself I'm feeling more capable of doing what I love. Even still I know that I need a therapist! And the lack of accessibility is incredibly disheartening. I'm finally in a space to where I can begin to seek help because there's more accessibility, but I'm still getting over those hurdles of anxiety of not knowing where to start.
I am currently 18 mins in. I have a short attention span especially for talk through videos. You’re touching on EVERYTHING I have going on currently. I will edit my comment at the end of watching the video in it’s entirety
the fact that im 2 minutes into the video still in the intro and im already tearing up because seeing bipoc on their therapy journey and seeing it be beneficial makes me v emotional and hopeful
Thank you for de-stigmatizing such an important subject. Talking about mental health or therapy should be normal, especially because so many people feel shame about it or think that they can make it on their own and wait for too long to go. I also had to force my brother into therapy - which he is very grateful now, and I also had a joooooooourney with therapists for the past four years. It really takes a long time to find the right one, and I‘m so lucky that I found my therapist that I have now back in December. It was also through recommendations that I found her - and her empathy and understanding of my situation is so unique. I understand so much how a black therapist can help you so well!
So glad you did this Nyma. It's such a stigma especially in our community. Fortunately we've always been blessed enough to have good insurance but both my kids have in therapy for different reasons. But my daughter went thru several therapist to find the right one & she hated her psychiatrist but her anxiety would be so bad she couldn't leave the house sometimes. It's important to know our family history too bc it does make a difference. My mother suffered with anxiety & never told me until my daughter was diagnosed. We have to pay attention to our kids & be willing to do whatever it takes to try heal them & make them comfortable & feel safe @ all cost.
Honestly, as a fellow Sudanese girl, this is what I needed to hear. Too much trauma buried down and I’m definitely looking for a Black therapist when I start going!
wow this was a video i needed, im not black but ive been really struggling with the fear i have of reaching out to my family and saying "hey i need help", ive been dealing with mental health issues for YEARS but similarly to you i act as a "mother" in my family and have done since an incredibly young age and it makes me suppress so many emotions. In quarantine i didnt really have anywhere to hide from how i was feeling and since july the thought of seeing a therapist has been on my mind HEAVILY! this was the push i needed to really make the effort and go to therapy, im gonna start the long awaited therapy search
Nyma! Yes! I had to explain black colloquialism to my therapist and I got so irritated. I also switched from a Hispanic woman to black woman because I wanted to be understood! Thank you so much for this!
Nyma, this is tremendously courageous of you and I’m so grateful that you have found a way to get healthy. Therapy is life and more people got it, people would be able to function a lot better. We need it and being African does hinder us (the stigma & abnormality of it) I’m so proud of you and glad you made this video
- signed your sis who is also in therapy.
Thank you for being so open I have been trying to find a therapist but you are right it's so hard to find one and develop a relationship and cost can be a major issue. Also finding a physiologist who doesn't just want to put u on medication u may not need and listens when you say it's not working.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I too am struggling with mental issues. I used to go to therapy but had to stop becuase I dont have the time, though I know i need to make the time. I'm in pharmacy school to become a pharmacist, and it really hit me when you said that one of the psychiatrists said that this was the only medication. SMH because he lied. There are so many medications out there that treat the same thing. In one of my classes, we are learning about how to talk to patients, and this specifically was a big no. As a doctor, you should NEVER tell your patient "this is the only option" because there are so many things out there to help and saying gthat could be disheartening to the patient. The job as a doctor is to find the BEST treatment for you patient, and the fact that they didnt listen to you is so awful. Im so happy you were able to get the right medication from other doctors.
I'm Latinx, but a lot of this info was also applicable to me, and I'm really grateful for this video. I'm about to call a therapist in my area to schedule an assessment. Thank you Nyma 🥺💖
I’ve been going to therapy once a week for almost 2 months. I love how it makes me feel and I hate that it’s such a terrible stigma around it. I feel like black people go through so much growing up because it’s toxic behavior passed down but going to heal yourself can help break the cycle.
Halfway through this video I started bawling. Thank you for being so open Nyma. I have so much I've gone through this year and I've just been ignoring everything. Been wanting to go to therapy and just haven't been able to work up the strength. This helped so much.
I can't believe how much I was blessed by this! Thank you so much for making it! So beautiful
This is such an important video. Thank you for being so detailed and candid about your own personal experiences. We have to ask questions and speak up and advocate and fight for our mental health. It is so very real out here and having Black and Brown mental health professionals available is so key to understanding our particular struggles. Also your analogy about you mind healing improperly vs properly is spot on. We are a culture that often believes that avoiding or ignoring something painful means it goes away. Boy does it ever not go away. And sadly this happens in most communities.
Thank you so much for sharing your story! In times like these, wonderful people like you, brave enough to admit the realities of life are incredibly necessary. You truly are a beauty inside and out, and well done for doing the work to prove it not only to yourself but to others!
I’m soooo proud of you for sharing your experience! It’s so evident by the way you speak that therapy has worked for you and I wish you all the best on your continued journey of healing 🤎
Thank you for filming this! There were SO many gems and helpful tips in this video that is has me seriously thinking about pressing restart on my own therapy journey. You are beautiful and such an inspiration for so many people but particularly WOC. Keep doing you girl!!!
THANK YOU thank you thank you Nyma for the time and vulnerability it took to make this video. Your resilience and the level of detail you provided is amazing!!! I'm so glad therapy has helped you and I think this video will help so many people. I WISH I saw something like it at the start of my mental health journey!
Thank you so much for this video. I relate to EVERYTHING you talked about and I am not even black nor American. I have sooo much to say but I feel like I am gonna write a whole essay. I am on the journey to yet find the right therapist who can help me properly. Wish me luck. Thank you thank you thank you 💗
Good luck 🤞 (I’m white British) ❤️
FroM the bottom of my heart....THANK YOU for this video! I feel like you recorded this for me. I’ve literally came to terms that I need a therapist like a few days ago and I was on edge because I don’t know anyone who has/had a therapist. This all new to me and I had anxiety just thinking about going to a therapist. So thank you for this video. I’m going to make that next step in bettering my mental health for myself. And I love your videos and how you are just as a person although I don’t know you but your videos are everything. Much love from Texas!💕💕💕
Thank you so much for making this video Nyma! Every point is so needed and necessary, from the cost, how to search, advocating for yourself, staying resilient in seeking mental wellness despite the barriers. Thank you!
I appreciate your honesty and openness to talk about taking care of your mental health. You truly are a beautiful person
I’m so glad you went the extra mileeeeeeee for yourself you definitely deserved a mental
break towards your positive self. Your video has helped many people today I know it has. I love my therapist and I’m not afraid to say that, everyone should have a listening ear someone who is impartial to your feelings and that will tell you right from wrong...and will will give you the positive tools to live life effectively.
I think this topic was a great discussion that is so needed. I honestly feel we all could use some good ole therapy at one point or another in our lives. Kudos to your girly!
Wow, the timing of this! I am currently on my second week of therapy after considering, but not prioritizing it for a long time. I'm so glad to know it's been such a positive change in your life and appreciate you sharing 🙏
Thank you so much for talking about this. I have been taking medication for anxiety for two years and I just love hearing black women talking about their experiences. Watching your video has literally been a release for me. Thank you so much.
I’m really happy that you are speaking about this topic...someone with a big influence such as you talking about this is such an inspiration and encourages people taking one step further to getting help...with that thank you. Also, I’m really happy that an actual discussion about going to a therapist, going in sessions etc. and not be about an excuse after a scandal. I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Sessions and meds are expensive but I’d rather have them than not be able to function at all.
Nyma, I'm beyond grateful that you posted this video. I wish it never ended! The length of this is so appreciated because this is such an important, stigmatized, extensive topic. Also, as a viewer, I'm so happy for all the growth that you've been able to make through your mental health journey. Much love Nyma!!
This was amazing!! I am a huge advocate for mental health, and I hate that it is looked down upon in our community. Good on you for being brave enough to speak openly and candidly about the importance of mental health!!
So happy to see you do this video Nyma 💜 thank you so much! it does suck that we’re made to feel like we have to provide so many caveats to explain why we center Blackness & our unique experiences as Black womxn.
Holy tears, you are so brave and strong my god your just amazing!! Thank you for sharing your experience your gonna inspire so many women cause you have inspired me.
Nyma, thank you for transparency!! Cultural sensitivity is so imperative when it comes to psychiatry and therapy, but in reality, it’s very difficult to find someone who is. I’m a believer as well and also work in healthcare, you are absolutely right, prayer works but we must pray as we’re seeking a medical professional. While you’re praying the diabetes away, you have to still take your insulin! Girl!! I loved you before , but I love you more now after sharing your experience 💕 You’re helping so many people right now.
OMG, this video made me feel so heard. Thank you for validating the struggle of finding a therapist. When you are in that depressive state, the task of finding a therapist seems monumental and overwhelming. I also have experienced having way too much responsibility in early teen years, and can vouch for how impactful it is on your mental health. Props to you for pushing through that discomfort to tell your story! Sendng you hugs!
Anthony just always gave off such good vibes. I'm glad you've got him around
This was such an insightful video. I recently graduated with a bachelors in Psychology and it was very eye opening to hear this experience from the opposite end of the spectrum especially as a black women who can relate to being a second parent at a young age. I loved watching you talk about this and I hope this video was a break through for others as it was for me. Loved this. I can’t express that enough 💘🥰💪🏾
Thank you for sharing your journey in such a relatable & responsible way. Love your analogy about treating injuries both mental & physical. Everyone has to learn how to advocate for their well-being even though it comes harder to some of us. Happy for your progress 💕
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. THANK YOU! 😁 I saw myself in many ways throughout this video. I too have a black female therapist and she is DA BOMB!! I’m super proud of you for taking care of YOU. Bless you! 🥰🥰