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My therapist once told me that the first step to easing anxiety is to accept that it’s present—instead of telling myself it’s going to ruin my day, I start listening to my body instead. I take a second to reflect on my patterns, emotions, and triggers. What is making me feel unsettled? Even if you cannot pinpoint exactly where your anxiety is stemming from to face it head-on, there are some everyday practices that help calm my nervous system, leading me to a more grounded day. 

TW: Suicide, Depression, Anxiety All throughout my teenage years, I struggled with my mental health. During a time when mental health was stigmatized, I suffered in silence, afraid that I would be judged, that my struggles weren’t valid, or that...