My Journey With Mental Health *Mental Health Awareness Video Pt 2* Q&A

***Nervous again to put PT 2 out. As someone who has worked really hard through depression and overcame it, I can acknowledge that people who suffer from depression can be hypersensitive to criticism. Although my words may come off harsh at times, I say everything I say out of a place of love, not just to you, but to the younger me. I recognize my delivery isn't for everyone, but if it can push one person to fight and overcome depression- that's cool with me. I know depression isn’t easy to overcome first hand, I battled it most of my life! I go so hard because I don’t want to see anybody else have to battle it for as long as I did 💚.***
We’re in the beginning of May which I know as Mental Health Awareness Month. While I know this video can be triggering, I’d like to bring awareness to my story and to those who might have went through the same and are currently going through what I went through. In this video, I talk about what I’ve gone through and how I dealt with it. I also reflect on my experience with mental health, my journey with cutting and how childhood trauma affects people in their adult lives. Some may believe that their condition is a sign of weakness or that they should be able to control it without help. Seeking counseling, having a good support system, educating yourself about your condition, and connecting with others who have mental illness can help you gain self-esteem and overcome destructive self-judgment. My goal is to help break the stigma surrounding mental health so others can learn to accept their condition and recognize what they need to do to treat it. Helping educate others can make a big difference. Don't isolate yourself. You are not alone. If you have a mental illness, you may be reluctant to tell anyone about it at first. Reach out to people you trust for the compassion, support and understanding you need. You are not your diagnosis.

[@khadijah3831]

"I can't tell you where to go from here. All I can tell is don't take yo ass back!" A WORD! Thank you Dyme! ✨✨✨

[@diamondfrazier8468]

I want to meet you in person! Your energy is pure, authentic and inviting. Sending you love and light 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@TheDarkOne10]

NO RELAPSES 2020

[@imaniking1038]

you are so real and authentic i really hope your youtube blows up cause you deserve it honestly

[@loudandiknowit]

I revisit this video so often and it pains me how similar our stories are. I watch this video when I feel sad because there's so much peace in knowing that someone has gone through something so unbelievably similar to what I have. It's like seeing a reflection of myself, but an older version and two sides of a different coin. I hear your pain in how open you are in your vulnerability, I see your hurt, and in it I see myself. I'm so sorry for everything that you have been subjected to, but you have always provided me with so much freedom in knowing there's healing in rawness in spite of how people might feel about it. I purchased your book and I can't wait until it arrives so I can continue healing myself on this journey. I love you so much in spite of never knowing or meeting you, and I commend you for your strength because you have to recognize how many young women, but especially young black girls you have helped within this process. I'm always sending you love and light. I wish you the best on your healing journey.

[@rachelv8549]

Amazing . No words such a inspiration

[@homeschoolhugs]

the whole video was so inspirational and just a breath of fresh air. just real. but 8:08-8:40 really put a specific person in my mind and I'm going to let him know. he literally found safety in his anger and in his depression, he never wanted to address it and it took a toll on our relationship.. ima tough love person, but I think putting it the way you put will really touch him cause you been through it... thanks for sharing dyme. I can't wait to see more videos from you. vlogs, vent sessions, happy, sad.. just Make them cause I'm here for it lol.

[@heathheather9805]

I need friends like you in real life

[@rachelv8549]

So inspired.💫 hard being 19 & trying to understand why my mom is the way she is .. def unhealed trauma from her childhood. I’m more of her mother to her than she is to me. My whole life has been surrounded around toxic energy but hearing your story just helped me sooo much !!! Thank you a million times. YOU ARE A GIFT. I wish & hope your parents see that some day. I have faith they will someday. 🙏🏽 Your amazing.

[@princesstee3818]

When you said “ Escapism is fuckin childish” i fuckin felt that shit on another level

[@chyneeezy]

i needed this so bad, thank you Dyme. So happy you have found healing.

[@octaviawilliams3159]

I'm 33 and I had a horrible mom like yours. I went through so much depression until I was 24. It's the worst feeling when your own Mother doesn't love you. I found my strength through God. Today; I have a wonderful husband and 4 Beautiful children the I love to pieces every second! God Bless you!

[@powersxoxo6437]

I needed this video. Thank you so much ❤️ you are a light in this universe and radiate so much truth, power, and love.

[@genielove91]

I seen your post on IG and had to come on YT and really grasp your story. You help people...even professionals. As of yesterday I am now a Masters Grad with a degree in Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice who still deal with depression and anxiety; even while trying to help others. You are amazing and don’t think these professionals have it all together. We deal with heavy ish but your voice has caught my attention tremendously. I pray that your voice reaches people globally. The world needs you and you’re so important. Much love and respect ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dominiquelarae5781]

we the ppl agree we need a book on self love, self forgiveness, self healing, affirmations, allat....that raw shit, not the cookie cutter stuff they got out there. you hit the nail on everything. been battling w/ self healing while being pregnant w/ my first baby girl...i want to b there for her more than my mom was for me & this deadass kicked me in the ass & motivated me even more to wanna do/be just that. You a gem 💎 one love 💫

[@LiberatedOne7777]

What an inspiration you are! I wish you continued healing and much success! I hope you write more books and tour around the world as an advocate for mental awareness in young adult survivors of childhood trauma. The world needs you and the community of wounded women soldiers need you! Much love & respect!

[@breeking7958]

I admire your transparency Dyme. I thank you for sharing your stories, so many of us can relate. Keep doing what you do & keep being you... so very inspiring! ❤️

[@kekecarter4711]

Love this video! Kind of reminds me of my mother. Growing up I always felt like my mom always put others before me and my two brothers. I always wanted that close mother daughter bond. I always wanted to be with her i was so attached to her and would cry cause sometimes. she would leave us with friends half of the time we didn’t even know them. When i was 12 she moved to Alabama with her boyfriend and left me and my brothers with our father. It was so hard cause my dad only had one income trying to raise 3 kids on his own. Imagine how fucking hard that was and to see her in Alabama living her life like she didn’t even have kids. It kind of made me resent her in a way. I’m 19 now but i always told myself when that day comes and I become a mother i want to be the best mother to my kids than she ever was to me and my brothers.

[@extrasavage4605]

Man I can’t stop crying because I feel for you and I’ve been through something similar still am to this day ❤️ I really love you!

[@ClassicSynamin]

💙💙💙💙

[@MariahDeAnnaa]

We have similar stories & I want to thank you for sharing such a tragic beautiful story. I praise your strength and courage❤️

[@BrijionDon]

This was so timely for me. Your story throughout your channel has really touched me, moreso because I can relate to the T in so many areas. THANK YOU!

[@kaylacardona7499]

You are so beautiful in and out. Thank you for shining your light 🖤

[@chritbee]

You are an Inspiration! Thank you for this video I needed to see it ❤️

[@yazzalynnmone63]

I love your energy😭I need this around me 24/7.

[@ericwinfrey7192]

Your a beautiful woman. Good advice & well said. Don't cry with your pretty self. Wish i could meet someone like you. 🙏 Bless you huh.

[@maiaperkins3276]

Very powerful, much love ❤️

[@daijhasimone557]

I’ve tried coming to my mom about how i wasn’t happy, and that i fealt like a burden in my own home and she told me “You’re not white” and that was it

[@asemibase3697]

Baby you not alone with the mother wound we gotta heal from it

[@octaviawilliams3159]

Sad!!! Stay strong!

[@tieratiera9481]

I love you girl 💛. You will make it out!! God got his hands on you. No one will understand you better than YOU and God of course. Tell yourself positive affirmations DAILY and Keep working on you & your healing. You will make it through this I MARK MY WORDS. I love and support you. You will have your happiness/peace of mind #QUEEN 🗣🗣🙏💛

[@b.soulei888]

Thank Yu for Yur transparency.

[@HeyBrittanyJanae]

Thank you for your vulnerability. Your book is appreciated along with these videos.

[@youtubehandle000]

I watched your video on your book and it’s the best video I’ve ever seen ❤️ it was so helpful to me and my spirit and now I cant wait to get your book and also wrote my story. Please keep telling your story. You’re living your purpose. My dad is also a crack addict and has similar tendencies and issues. Don’t know you but I love you already!

[@shellzzz]

Thank you so much for sharing. I love your strength and vulnerability.

[@sierraaan]

thank you for this 🖤 I had to order your book today 😊, can’t wait to read it, ik i’ll love it!

[@charvettebonner4767]

💚💚💚 Thank you 👑🙌🏾

[@TheDarkOne10]

THANK YOU

[@mariahdash]

Thank you

[@gigicarti3077]

I just luv youuu EVERYTHING

[@jamieram7986]

You deserve 100k dyme frfr ❤️❤️❤️

[@alleysreality1763]

I love this! I love YOU!❤️

I literally love you cause I have the same relationship with my family, literally I have the same relationship with my mom and dad. Parents would literally throw ur mental issues in ur face

[@kb4775]

#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthadvocate #ptsd #anxiety

[@soulaaangelavenue]

WE DONT DO THAT SHIT🤞🏾🏁🤯🙏🏾

[@cpp8632]

❤️👏🏾

[@brib3522]

i love u!!!!

[@ericwinfrey7192]

What's the name of you book.Awww i love you too.

[@b.soulei888]

I love you Dymeeeeeee! I Hope we get to meet in real Life soon soon!

[@korakora9301]

Very well said, Dyme! So proud! We also created a video about mental health awareness on our latest video. Please check guys.