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The Invisible Truth of Life With Anxiety

We all get a bit of anxiety. We all feel a bit anxious at times. Thanks to this generation's efforts to reduce the stigma of mental health, it is a conversation we hear often. But do we talk too lightly...

The Moment I Knew I Needed Therapy

I wanted to go to therapy when I was only sixteen years old. I was struggling through my first heartbreak and did not know how to handle it. My friends and family were irritated that I remained heartbroken over a...

1 Girl vs 4 Types of OCD

Throughout my adolescence, I unknowingly struggled with different types of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). My OCD has mostly manifested through 4 specific subtypes, which sometimes overlap with each other. Though I wasn’t officially diagnosed with OCD until I was a...

I Almost Didn’t Escape: My Journey through Depression and Anxiety

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...

12 Hidden Signs of Depression

264 million people worldwide suffer from depression. Depression is more than just sadness. There are specific symptoms that hinder a person’s capacity to function for an extended period of time. Here are some hidden signs that you might be suffering...