Michelle Obama Speaks About Battling “Low Grade Depression”


Michelle Obama revealed that she’s suffering from “low-grade depression” and it is no thanks to the Trump administration.
The former First Lady of the United States said this in her new podcast: “I’m dealing with some form of low-grade depression. Not just because of the quarantine, but because of the racial strife and just seeing this administration. Watching the hypocrisy of it day in and day out is dispiriting.”
She added, speaking about how she engages in different activities like working out to feel better. “I try to make sure I get a workout in, although there have been periods throughout this quarantine, where I just have felt too low,” said Obama.
“My spirit is lifted when I’m feeling healthy, when I’m surrounded by good people,” she added.
“I reach out to my family, and to my friends, even in this time of quarantine. You know, I fought to continue to find a way to stay connected to the people in my life who bring me joy, and my girlfriends, my husband, my kids; it’s the small things. It’s the small rituals.”
Listen to her below:


Thank you to Michelle for offering perspective during these challenging times, and discussing her own emotional struggle and impacts. Posted @withregram • @michelleobama We’ve all been dealing with a lot of change in our lives and our communities. We’ve experienced the shock—and the aftershocks—of the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. And all this is happening amid this life-altering pandemic, which has upended so much of life as we’ve always understood it. All this change can feel pretty heavy—and we’re often left to deal with it at a moment when we’re forced to spend more time alone—more time in our own heads—than we’re used to. I couldn’t think of anyone better to talk about all of this with than my friend and confidante, @michele__norris. In the next episode of The #MichelleObamaPodcast, we're talking about life during this strange and exhausting time. You can listen to our conversation now on @Spotify—link in my bio. #michelleobama #destigmatizementalillness #pandemic2020 #pandemicmentalhealth #mentalhealth #racialjustice #peacefulprotest #wearamask #speakit #drshelbyortega
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