Tag: mentalillness
-
“Motivation” is a hard word to get around
Some people think that a lack of motivation is when you miss a gym session one week because you rather have a movie night instead. It may be for some people. However, people with depression like me say we have no motivation…we really mean it. I did have a job at one point but I…
-
Why Do I Always Have To Be Strong
Who you are, internally and externally, is beautiful and worthy of respect and kindness. My identity and experiences deserves room to be vulnerable. There are so many cultural, societal, and generational beliefs that’s tell people to be strong all the time, especially when it comes to mental health. Sometimes, it makes me feel not worthy…
-
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,…
-
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…
-
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…