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What It’s Really Like to Live With High-Functioning Social Anxiety
If you met me at work, an anime convention, a networking event, or even through my business, you probably wouldn’t think I have social anxiety. I’m a brand identity designer. I talk to clients. I attend events like Anime Expo and design conferences. I share my work online. I create content. I can hold a…
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If My Pain Could Speak
If my pain could speakIt would tell you what I seekIt will state my constant stressAnd how my anxiety is a messIt will say that I’m unable to show my painBut the multiple spasmsKnows no limitsIf the pain could speakNo one can understandLet alone believe meIt will state it doesn’t want to breathIt doesn’t want…
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Life With Depression | “You don’t look depressed” | Cinematic Mini Vlog
Filmed and edited by me. This is a cinematic version of what depression looks like for me. Everyone is different and I carry it well. Just because someone carries it well doesn’t mean it’s not real or it’s not heavy. The blah moments, the days I’m overthinking, the days I can’t get out of bed,…
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Taking off the “I’m okay” mask
Smiles and happiness are the reasons why many are so surprised that I have depression and anxiety. Mental illness is very easy to hide when you dedicate every waking moment and every ounce of energy to keeping those inner demons to yourself. I try very hard to conceal what I’m feeling especially through my symptoms…
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ANXIETY
ANXIETY is not just having trouble breathing. ANXIETY is waking up at 3am from a dead dream literally just because and this is more than just once or twice. ANXIETY erupts for no reason. ANXIETY is stressing over things that may or may not be real. ANXIETY is questioning your faith, how could my creator…