Meet Taye Diggs
Taye Diggs is an actor who has appeared on Broadway, in several TV shows, and in many movies. He’s best known for his roles in “Rent,” the TV series “Private Practice,” and the movies “How Stella Got Her Groove Back,” “Brown Sugar,” “The Best Man,” and “Malibu’s Most Wanted.” Currently, he stars in “All American,” a TV show that appears on The CW that has been renewed for its fifth season. He’ll also be hosting a new reality dating show called “Back in the Groove.” He’s written several children’s books that address tough issues like teasing, racial injustice, and separated families.
Why Taye Diggs Is Mentally Strong
Taye didn’t have to tell anyone that he struggled with insomnia or that he started medication. But he decided to make his story public. He wants to encourage other people to ask for help if they need it and to get help sooner than he did.
What You’ll Hear on the Show
When Taye’s difficulties with sleep began The incident that helped him see how serious his problem had become The steps he had tried to take to help himself sleep better Why he resisted talking to his doctor The link between Taye’s anxiety and his insomnia How he tried to convince himself that he didn’t have a problem How his life changed when he started treatment How he addressed the discomfort he felt about asking for help Why Taye decided to start taking medication What he thinks about the stigma associated with taking medication How to get over the discomfort or embarrassment associated with talking to your doctor about an issue
What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength
Sometimes we think we should be able to power through any type of problem we face. Or, we convince ourselves that the symptoms we’re experiencing are normal—and that we shouldn’t address them. It’s important to remember that professionals will share their opinions with you. They might recommend medication, therapy, diet changes, and alternative treatments but ultimately, you’re the expert on what type of treatment you want to try.
Quotes From Taye
“There’s a stigma that goes along with the word [insomnia]. And, I always thought that those people were weird or were walking around like zombies, that they never slept ever throughout the night. And it was what I was suffering from—just not being able to allow [my] body to do what it does naturally.““All of the dynamics around me were the same, but the way I viewed them and the way I [could] attack life was different. And that’s just cool.”
More About the Podcast
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