You are all the time hearing about depression and anxiety in today’s world, but most people don’t really understand just how much it can affect you!
Depression is not being sad all the time or isolating yourself from others, it’s not feeling like you’re good enough for anybody/anything, it’s not having the energy to get up and function properly, it’s neglecting your own self care or housework.
Anxiety is your brain telling you that no one likes you, it’s lying awake at night, staring at the ceiling because you can’t get your mind to “be quiet”. You are all the time second guessing yourself or your actions because you don’t ever feel like you can do or say anything right.
I don’t think you really understand the severity of this disease unless you live with it. My husband has always tried to be supportive and comfort me when I have my “episodes” that are really bad, but he just doesn’t get it. Everyone has their different ways of coping with it, like I personally chew the inside of my lip or peel the skin around my fingernails, even occasionally I chew my nails.
If you don’t have anxiety or depression but know someone who does, try your best to be there for them, and help them through the pain. They’re fighting a battle against theirselves. Don’t tell them everything is ok, or to just stop, because believe me, we wish we could, we just can’t!
If you suffer with this illness please don’t keep it to yourself!! You’re not alone, talk to your dr and see about getting some kind of help with it. Reach out to a friend or family member, just please talk to someone about it!
You are loved, you are important, and you do matter! 😊
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