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I kept my struggles to myself. Even though I was visibly suffering and in an abusive friendship, it seemed like no one could understand me, nor would they invest any time and energy in recognizing why I was so ill.
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Amid mental health disorders, there is light at the end of the tunnel. It takes time, frustration, and work to notice the good that comes out of it. Mental health comes with many challenges, but with them also comes character building, deeper friendships and a sense of purpose.
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Meditation sounds like a confusing, abstract practice with no clear directions. Luckily, technology has made it easier to begin learning meditation!
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I wondered how the call with my parents, who quietly offer more support than I could ask for, caused more stress than calls from UHS and friends combined.
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Even if you’ve never gone to therapy or dislike the concept based on prior experiences, now’s the time to test the waters.
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We all must understand that feelings of anxiety and depression are not a choice. Often, they require a medical diagnosis.
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To me, taking antidepressants felt like cheating. It felt like taking the easy way out. I wanted to make myself happy through my own willpower.
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I can honestly say, however, that my biggest lifesavers were a set of three helpless foster kittens.
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I have never dealt well with change. My usual response to change is to curl into a ball and cease to function until I finally get used to my new reality.
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My bed and I have a complicated, toxic love-hate relationship. Mental illness is exhausting and causes me to sleep a lot.
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