Experiencing discrimination or even seeing it on the news can create symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder: shock, anger, sadness, guilt, or other feelings. Read our Coping With Discrimination guide [pdf].
And remember that self-care is different for every person. As our friends at Shine Text say, “Your version of self-care might look really different than what others do, and that’s okay. Be honest about what your needs are and what works for you. Give yourself all you’ve got, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.”
If you’re in crisis and need someone to talk to immediately, please reach out to our friends at Crisis Text Line by texting HELP to 741741.