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I’m an introvert
I’m an introvert. People may think I lack substance because I love to be alone. But that’s not true. Those deep and meaningful connections are what fills my heart. I love solitude. But the truth is Substance is something I seek And sometimes I want to escape the world because it’s too noisy There’s too…
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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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Why I feel like I have to hide my chronic pain and illness from people
I know I shouldn’t hide my pain and emotions because it’s not healthy to keep it all inside and bottled up. I personally don’t like to show others how much pain I am really in for fear of not being understood and hearing the dreaded comments such as, “Well, you look fine so you can’t…
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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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The Paradox of My Anxiety
I’ve always struggled to find words to describe my diagnosis or to put into words a definition to my mental illness. Broken is one way I could easily describe who I am. People around me do not see it but the cracks are there and just below the surface. It’s clearly hidden by a smile…