Category: Mental Health
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My life with depression and anxiety with knowing what “it” was
Honestly, I’ve seen and heard the phrase “new year’s resolutions” enough to make my head hurt? I like to be more realistic every year. My concerns or worries don’t just disappear because it’s the new year. I’m scrolling g through posts. I’m scrolling through Google. Looking for something that says that what I’m feeling or…
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Depression is much more than sadness
When my depression bout happens, it feels like everything is grey & dull. Sometimes it feels painful because I want to cry all the time. It feels like I’m drowning except I’m seeing everyone around me breathing. It’s sometimes like the Dementors from Harry Potter have caught me & sucked all the life out of…
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“Apologies! Just Seeing This Message Now…”
I say “sorry” like I drink water or breathe air. I apologize for speaking up. Trust me, I am always been told to stop, even as a child — and even now, I’m unable to stop especially when I genuinely am. Forgive me, but it’s not the same as taking someone else’s apology because it’s…
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The Problem With Anxiety Fatigue
No matter how much sleep your get, you’ll still feel exhausted. Anxiety loves to fixate on the fatigue that’s constant when you suffer from anxiety. It’s something I go through day in and day out but I’m always going to appear fine. The brain tells you that this fatigue is not normal & tells you…
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72% of entrepreneurs wrestle with mental health.
This is according to a study by the National Institute of Mental Health. I also know this because I struggle with anxiety and depression & the struggles with being a solo entrepreneur. I think, for entrepreneurs, they get very afraid of uncertainty & so many are afraid of uncertainty. However, if you don’t manage your…