Taraji P. Henson on Living with Depression and Anxiety | Body Stories | SELF

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Published 2019-12-03

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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All Comments (21)

@patriciashantel1950 4 years ago

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
@nichellenicole7859 4 years ago

My Great Grandma used to say that she talks to herself because she likes to talk to intelligent people. I'll never forget that.
@ganjabird4390 4 years ago

“When I go dark, I go DARK”🥺
@Jennifer-bw7ku 1 year ago

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.
@sherrysapp8948 4 years ago

Pay attention she said 400 years. It’s deeper.
@toya3992 4 years ago

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.
@moonraker30 4 years ago

“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
@BryannahMartin808 2 years ago

“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.
@tahgula4152 4 years ago

Talking about culturally competent therapists is so important.
@zanaleezee 4 years ago

“Perfection is a perfect lie...” 🙌🏾
@khaliljenkins9773 4 years ago

This literally just helped me to the point I want to cry in this barbershop
@pamelasantana3253 4 years ago

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.
@laurenwatkins3403 4 years ago

I’ve never heard someone explain how I feel everyday so perfectly
@myishaholley4417 4 years ago

Culturally competent and Culturally humble therapists is what's needed.
@marilinda223 4 years ago

Culturally competent therapist. This is what our community needs.
@rosedesert3047 4 years ago

I think you are really strong when you can admit you're not strong.
@zyahdunnahfitness 4 years ago

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!
@TooPrettiShow 4 years ago

Everyone that can relate 👇 We'll GET through this. 🙏
@chelseadwest 4 years ago

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.
@bbnotnice4298 4 years ago

She was already my favorite. But this just shows why she’s the best, authentic.