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What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (G.A.D)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (G.A.D) is one of the most common and widespread form of anxiety disorder. It is a condition where a person experiences persistent and excessive anxiety (worry). The anxiety can surround a variety of circumstances. It does not matter how large or small the matter(s) may be. G.A.D can be confused with other types of anxiety such as social anxiety disorder or panic disorder. The symptoms of G.A.D are not limited to one circumstance and can extend into many aspects of a person’s life. Living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (G.A.D) People living with G.A.D experience numerous common physical and psychological symptoms. Symptoms can include heart palpitations, shortness…
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Condom sense: How to protect yourself if you have a latex allergy
Latex allergy is an allergic reaction that is more prevalent than not. This type of reaction occurs when individuals are exposed to products containing latex. Rubber gloves, balloons, and condoms are a few items that come to mind when thinking “latex”. Symptoms can range from mild to severe allergic reactions. These reactions may include: itching, burning, redness, hives, and even anaphylaxis (rare). Thus, we have a solution: latex-free condoms. I AIN’T TALKIN’ ‘BOUT LAMBSKIN NEITHER, BABY! These condoms were designed for people with latex allergies. They are a safer alternative for protected sex. That’s right homie, you ain’t gotta RAW DAWG nobody. What materials are they made from?…
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The benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric, the golden spice, has been used for its medicinal properties for more than 4000 years. This spice comes from the turmeric plant, and it is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Not only does turmeric have numerous health benefits, but it also has various beauty benefits. The following paragraphs detail some of the beauty benefits of turmeric. Anti- Everything BAD One significant beauty benefit of turmeric is its ability to fight acne. Turmeric has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help to reduce acne breakouts. Turmeric can also help to reduce the appearance of acne scars. The anti-inflammatory properties in turmeric can help to reduce redness and…
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Why Individuals should abandon the thought of marriage as an “end goal”
Black America is the only group that spends the time to harp on these pointless social debates. The marriage debate is almost as annoying as the egotistical, “Who eats first ?” argument. Both come across as lack-minded AF. Actually, I take that back. So many people are in need of healing and an understanding of self first (including myself). Watching these pointless debates amongst my people further supports the need for healing. The internet houses so many false flagging relationship gurus and “woketivists”. They speak so “matter-of-factly” as if they have all the answers. What’s even crazier is that these same people, that look like the rest of us, come…
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What is “The Friday Pizza Party Mentality”
What do I mean when I say “The Friday pizza party” mentality? What does this have to do with our people? Short answer: A Jedi mind trick that is usually used to con the masses into submission unknowingly. This is a theory that I came up with based on an experience I had in corporate America when I was 18. I will make the grand connection on how the Friday pizza party mentality crosses over into politics and everyday life towards the end of this read. Trust me, it will make sense. How it started on a simple Day job I coined the “Friday pizza party” theory…
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The over obsession with Lori Harvey & what she chooses to do with her Pu$$y.
It seems like it’s always our folks that overly care about things such as this. We are notorious for openly debating and judging minuscule topics that truly lead to ego clashes and pointless debates among social circles everywhere. This week Lori Harvey is no exception. Forget about these food shortages or high gas prices killing our pockets and jeopardizing our livelihood. Let’s talk about a 25-year-old woman choosing her right to decline marriage for the single life because God knows there is nothing more important than what Lori Harvey is deciding to do with her cooch these days. 🙄 What I don’t understand is the unhealthy obsession with black women. Yes,…
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What is Antepartum Depression and why don’t we talk about it?
Imagine being at one of the most pivotal moments of your life. Your body is doing one of the most natural acts of science: Grow and develop life. Imagine feeling all of the emotions that come along with a new journey into motherhood: Happiness, anxiousness, and maybe even a little bit of suspense to name a few… Now… Can you imagine taking all of those emotions and wrapping them into a ball and shrouding that ball in a weighted blanket that is draining your energy slowly. This isn’t imaginary, this is real. This is a part of what antepartum depression feels like. What is Antepartum Depression: “Ante” means before. Short…
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Why I stopped saying “Black men ain’t shit”
Why do black men play so many games? Are our men irretrievably broken? Does the black man hate black women? Why am I not enough? These were the types of toxic, lower vibrational questions that I would silently ask myself at the end of a situation that ran its course. I went from being the quiet “homegirl” to the jaded sista in her 30’s. Dating will kill you, especially in a city like Atlanta… I have ended a few past situations on great terms. However, the bad ones required a lot of growth and healing afterwards… Still… Like so many sista’s, I allowed my process to make grow bitter.…
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Why both #BLM and #ALM are full of
Let’s keep this article short, simple, and to the point… I love being a sista. I wouldn’t want to be anything else in the world. I am passionate about all things “black” life…. NO this is NOT an attack on #blm #alm or any other meaningless hashtag that the masses has chosen to give power to. With that being said: for me as a black woman, it is a complete slap in the face to fix my mouth to scream “Black Lives Matter” in opposition of someone chanting “All Lives Matter”. Every new case of domestic terrorism (not police brutality, TERRORISM) shows my people being slaughtered by what are supposed…
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Why “Black men don’t cheat” is WRONG AF
“Black men don’t cheat”. It is a phrase coined by Charlamange the God that has taken on a life form of its own. The phrase was a good laugh in the beginning. I thought this was an actual joke. Boy, was I wrong. This isn’t even overly ambitious, this is a flat out lie. While I am all for being faithful and building healthy relationships within our community, I am more for telling the truth. To say, “Black men don’t cheat” is egotistical and morally irresponsible. It screams of escapism and lacks accountability… FUKK OUTTA HERE This article is NOT an assassination attempt on the character of black men. This…
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5 Domestic Abuse signs you should never ignore.
Whenever we hear the words “domestic abuse,” we oftentimes think about black eyes and busted noses. You instantly think of tears and broken skin. The physical aspects come to mind first. What about before all of that? Better yet, what about domestic abuse that is non-physical? Why aren’t we talking about that? Being a survivor of domestic abuse myself, I still can honestly say that everyone who commits these horrible acts aren’t necessarily bad people. Because of my ordeal, whenever I think or hear of domestic violence/abuse, I feel hurt, pain, and anger. What brought the abuser to that point? With that being said, hurt and pain do not…
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I am Triggered… What does that mean?
I am triggered… Respect what I said. Back the fukk off… We hear words like: “triggered”, “trauma”, and “toxic” so often that we devalue them. We misuse them, and we strip the very definition by doing so. I got time today… Lets talk about being triggered. What exactly does that mean? I can’t speak for everyone but I can share my experience in dealing with PTSD and Anxiety. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is usually brought on by a catastrophic event(s) or experience(s). In psychology, a trigger is defined as any sort of stimulus that jars a memory of past trauma. Something as simple…
