On WittedRoots.com, the Ask Dr. Rue category highlights selections from our anonymous advice column where millennial women of color can submit anonymous questions related to mental health + emotional wellness to be answered by our anonymous professional.
I Was Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder, How To Tell My Parents?
I was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I’m not ashamed of the reality, personally, but I’m not sure how to approach my family with this information. My mother tends to scream and cry for everything, and my father… is a…
Why Do I Feel Empty Inside?, I Did All The Right Things!
I’ve been trying to figure out what’s missing. I’m working in a notable profession, I live in a really nice place, and I was recently able to purchase my dream car. I spent so many years doing my best in…
I’m Happy For My Friends, So Why Am I So Angry?
I sometimes find myself extremely angry for no apparent reason and I think it’s starting to affect my friendships. I have two best friends who I’ve known since elementary school, but lately, I find myself just really irritated and angry…
I Feel Abandoned By My Father. How Do I Move On?
My father and I were once very close, but a couple of years ago, he began acting weirdly towards me. He doesn’t call or message me, and actually doesn’t even seem to care very much about how I’m doing. There’s…
My Boyfriend Wants An Open Relationship, But I Don’t
So, my boyfriend of three years recently told me that he wants an open relationship. If that wasn’t bad enough, he brought it to my knowledge in a way that makes it seem like I have no choice but to…
Mother, I Don’t Want To Get Married
My boyfriend and I have lived in the same community for pretty much our whole lives. We’ve known each other for so long that, at least to me, we’re more like brother and sister than anything else. My mother is…
How To Deal With Overthinking So I Can Put Down Roots.
How do you deal with overthinking and anxiety on a daily basis? – A Travelista Trying To Put Down Roots! Hello Ms Travelista! I think many struggle with getting too caught up in their heads at times. It is quite…
How To Stop Seeking Validation from Social Media Likes And Follows?
In the first installment of Ask Dr. Rue, this reader expresses concern about her tendency to seek validation from likes and follows on social media.