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Michelle Obama Assures Everyone She's Doing 'Just Fine' After Discussing Her Depression

Michelle Obama Assures Everyone She's Doing 'Just Fine' After Discussing Her Depression

Michelle Obama is doing okay.

After the former First Lady of the United States got candid about experiencing low grade depression on her podcast, she further spoke out on social media to clarify that it’s nothing to worry about.

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“I just wanted to check in with you all because a lot of you have been checking in on me after hearing this week’s podcast. First things first — I’m doing just fine. There’s no reason to worry about me. Like I said in that conversation with @Michele__Norris, I’m thinking about the folks out there risking themselves for the rest of us — the doctors and nurses and essential workers of all kinds. I’m thinking about the teachers and students and parents who are just trying to figure out school for the fall. I’m thinking about the people out there protesting and organizing for a little more justice in our country,” she wrote on Instagram.

“The idea that what this country is going through shouldn’t have any effect on us — that we all should just feel OK all the time — that just doesn’t feel real to me. So I hope you all are allowing yourselves to feel whatever it is you’re feeling. I hope you’re listening to yourselves and taking a moment to reflect on everything that’s coming at us, and what you might be able to do about it. And to all of you who’ve reached out—thank you. I hope you’re also reaching out to all those you’re closest with, not just with a text, but maybe with a call or a videochat. Don’t be afraid to offer them a shoulder to lean on, or to ask for one yourself. Love you all.”

Here’s what she said about how she’s handling the current state of the world…

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