Mental health issues don't always look like tears or breakdowns. In BIPOC communities, where survival, silence, and strength are often normalized, mental distress can hide in plain sight Many of the signs of distress appear similar to other problems and are easily overlooked. Let’s talk about 5 signs that are often overlooked—and why it’s time we pay closer attention.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that affects how the brain processes pain signals, amplifying even minor discomforts. The emotional toll of fibromyalgia is often just as heavy as the physical pain—and sometimes, even more debilitating.

Lupus can look different from day to day—and from person to person. But here are some of the most common symptoms people with lupus experience. As someone living with Discoid Lupus, skin symptoms are a major part of my journey—but I’ve also experienced many of the other symptoms on this list.

Image Credit Meme the Sick Away I've Battled Invisible Illness Longer Than I Can Remember I have battled chronic pain and invisible...