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Empty and Anxious: Life with Anxiety
Just imagine yourself doing daily routines and out of nowhere you feel panicky, anxious, your heart starts to race… This is what life with anxiety is like for me and many others.
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Robbie’s Story
I wish I could tell them that when I say I don’t feel well, it’s not just a headache or stuffy nose. I wish they knew not feeling well meant I haven’t left my house in a week or haven’t brushed my hair for three days.
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Good Luck
We are all fighting something and I hope you continue fighting. There is no shame in needing someone in your corner
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The Stigma of Anxiety Disorder
Shame kept me silent for a long time, until the walls that concealed my secret finally…
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“It Gets Better”
Having depression is like being mugged by five different people: hopelessness, sadness, anxiety, self-loathing and demoralization. Once depression had me, I became its prisoner.
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Anxiety During the Holidays
For the most part, I really do enjoy the holidays…I just try to block out all of the many things that push me back into my shell.
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About A Girl
Discussing my depression and other mental health conditions is terrifying for me. I hate seeming vulnerable and I hate being labeled.
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Stigma: The Ongoing Battle
As someone who suffers from both physical and mental health conditions, we must fight twice as hard to be understood by those around us. Finding the right support system is key in this battle.
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Share Your Story
I have learned that mental illness is a lot more common than I ever thought. Everyone knows somebody who is dealing with a mental health issue.
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It’s OK to be Human
I go to a support group and discuss my struggles with people just like me. Not everyone will understand, but as a future social worker and survivor, it’s my duty to share my story.