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KentuckyWoman

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28. She continues to give herself to the world. What an amazing woman.

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Wed Aug 5, 2020, 11:32 AM

Aug 2020

I would not have that kind of generosity and courage. Not at her station in life.

It is also a kind of sideways reminder that as hard as this has been for people like me to manage through - the being closed in plus this horror of an Admin and the ugliness it's brought to the top - it is even harder for people of color.

My respect for Michelle Obama goes up yet again.

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Michelle Obama says she is managing 'low-grade depression' [View all] left-of-center2012 Aug 2020 OP

We all are, Ma'am. We all are. Aristus Aug 2020 #1

+1 The only people who aren't managing low-grade depression lagomorph777 Aug 2020 #2

I wish Bunker Boy & Putin were in that category, because that's where the blame lies. AnotherMother4Peace Aug 2020 #16

I think bdamomma Aug 2020 #80

+1 Mike 03 Aug 2020 #8

That's why she's speaking out. So many of us feel this way! LuckyLib Aug 2020 #67

Welcome to the club still_one Aug 2020 #3

Join the club, dear lady. You are totally normal for feeling this way. Sending Nay Aug 2020 #4

Her frankness is a loving gesture cilla4progress Aug 2020 #5

It really is. Sharing this is a gift. Chemisse Aug 2020 #89

I think a lot of people are experiencing a low-grade depression from all this non-sense... SKKY Aug 2020 #6

Me too, I am a glass 1/2 full person marlakay Aug 2020 #63

Me too ma'am. I'm sure many of us are frustrated and disappointed IronLionZion Aug 2020 #7

And she's normally so upbeat and positive. Lars39 Aug 2020 #9

Michelle Obama as VP would cure my depression. OrlandoDem2 Aug 2020 #10

YES SHE COULD CHANGE THE WHOLE WORLD IF ONLY SHE WOULD BE OUR VP!!!! The Wielding Truth Aug 2020 #45

Let her live. WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2020 #46

If the Secret Service could protect Barack, they should be able to protect her. I was worried about The Wielding Truth Aug 2020 #50

I, too, am dealing with low level depression, pazzyanne Aug 2020 #11

That's a great idea Ahpook Aug 2020 #83

O Ki No Doku Desu Ne! panfluteman Aug 2020 #12

Only a fool would not be suffering from depression this year. appleannie1 Aug 2020 #13

I think most of us are in the throes of depression this year. Texin Aug 2020 #14

I'll join in on the depression. Delmette2.0 Aug 2020 #15

I've called it my "funk" but I know where it came from. SharonClark Aug 2020 #17

Bless you, Michelle! You're surely not alone. PatrickforO Aug 2020 #18

Yes. I call it situational depression. Lonestarblue Aug 2020 #19

That is exactly what I call it. Akacia Aug 2020 #30

circumstantial depression CatLady78 Aug 2020 #86

She is not alone. Me too and others I know. ananda Aug 2020 #20

Have a little mother nature... mbusby Aug 2020 #21

Who isn't? nt Wounded Bear Aug 2020 #22

Especially those who are facing becoming homeless through no fault of their own. SammyWinstonJack Aug 2020 #76

I'm relieved to hear LittleGirl Aug 2020 #23

Welcome to our world. Baitball Blogger Aug 2020 #24

How can anybody not be at least a little depressed? The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2020 #25

If a great lady like Michelle Obama can feel this way, it's OK that I'm feeling the same. AnotherMother4Peace Aug 2020 #26

I do the same thing, every morning. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2020 #37

I am too. I haven't had a good nights sleep in 3+ years. CaptainTruth Aug 2020 #27

She continues to give herself to the world. What an amazing woman. KentuckyWoman Aug 2020 #28

As so many here have posted Traildogbob Aug 2020 #29

Yep. Her malady sounds very familiar to me too. n/t Greybnk48 Aug 2020 #31

If you aren't at least a little depressed there's something wrong with you. hay rick Aug 2020 #32

I'm glad I'm in such good company CanonRay Aug 2020 #33

Depression Bayard Aug 2020 #34

I believe if you aren't struggling with depression and Anxiety you aren't Normal. flying_wahini Aug 2020 #35

Nice to Know That I Am Not The Only One TomCADem Aug 2020 #36

In this case my dearest Michelle lunatica Aug 2020 #38

Dearest Michelle, sarchasm Aug 2020 #39

Graceful, dignified, compassionate, intelligent bronxiteforever Aug 2020 #40

same. nt Baltimike Aug 2020 #41

She is a national treasure StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #42

We ARE in this together, all of it cp Aug 2020 #43

I hate to say it, but GOPers will be attacking her for saying this groundloop Aug 2020 #44

Same here wryter2000 Aug 2020 #47

She is us. Maru Kitteh Aug 2020 #48

Yes, I feel her pain. Nt BootinUp Aug 2020 #49

I'm having to tune out Trump lambchopp59 Aug 2020 #51

Situational depression is perfectly normal. So many have it now. nolabear Aug 2020 #52

I didn't realize I suffered anxiety until I was 60. LakeArenal Aug 2020 #53

Low-grade? moreland01 Aug 2020 #54

Honestly - this makes me feel a little less alone in this world. bullwinkle428 Aug 2020 #55

I feel you, Michelle, I feel you.This is heartfelt, and good for nationwide BLM supporters to know. ancianita Aug 2020 #56

Her age may be affecting her sleep as well. Ilsa Aug 2020 #57

I've dealt with this one and off since the 2000 election. LisaM Aug 2020 #58

Me, too. It seems like nothing ever changes for the better. Vinca Aug 2020 #59

sorry to hear that feels like I do. But then I guess we all do to some degree. demigoddess Aug 2020 #60

The mental health toll that "I love chaos" has caused is increasing. Hoping for kharma every day. Evolve Dammit Aug 2020 #61

Unlike the current occupants of the White House, she loves her country. NNadir Aug 2020 #62

OMG - This is so me right now!! BadGimp Aug 2020 #64

such a beautiful, beautiful human being llashram Aug 2020 #65

By God, she's human. Hulk Aug 2020 #66

We are all to some degree. Texaswitchy Aug 2020 #68

I turn my sad to mad. panader0 Aug 2020 #69

I'm right there with her.. we all have our ways of dealing Cha Aug 2020 #70

As soon as I saw this I immediately went to the podcast... Upthevibe Aug 2020 #71

You're not alone, Michelle. Niagara Aug 2020 #72

Perhaps the best way to deal with it, as many of us are dealing with it, warmfeet Aug 2020 #73

We have to get through the next 80+ days and nights. Blue_true Aug 2020 #77

Great advice. OhNo-Really Aug 2020 #82

Me too Proud Liberal Dem Aug 2020 #74

I was having a similar problem with emotional energy. Blue_true Aug 2020 #75

I wish mine was low grade Dukkha Aug 2020 #78

She is not alone bdamomma Aug 2020 #79

If you are not struggling with anxiety & sadness OhNo-Really Aug 2020 #81

I'm glad she's speaking out about this. Withywindle Aug 2020 #84

I went to my Dr today for a ck up.... Historic NY Aug 2020 #85

Aren't we all - trying to get our heads around Trump and the type of people who cheer for him, TryLogic Aug 2020 #87

What a lovely, relatable everywoman disclosure. Genuinely well played. She's a treasure. JudyM Aug 2020 #88

First Lady you are Blessed to have Family and Friends to Help you feel Better, Most of Us Don't. nt bonniebgood Aug 2020 #90

With respect, that may not make a bit of difference. LuckyCharms Aug 2020 #92

My depression isn't low grade anymore. It's a daily fight. leftyladyfrommo Aug 2020 #91