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Navigating Depression and Medical Leave from College

When temporary pain feels too great to bear, the combined force of ‘forever moments’ keeps me going.

I'm still fleshing out the nuances of inhabiting both sides of this space: peer and clinician.

It may not be the cheeriest of topics, but it is still an important one because it is real.

The journey was not simple. But it was worth the hard work.

It’s important to distinguish between peer support and information from the care of licensed practitioners.

Peer support is essential for a comprehensive continuum of care.

I can’t put too much pressure on myself to be perfect in every social situation.

When I think about the pain my 10-year-old self was hiding, I wish I could tell her that she was more than enough, just as she was.

By facing and addressing my own self-stigma, I took ownership of my situation.

I have faith that I’ll continue to get better. Psychosis does happen, but it’s not the end.