FOR TODAY 5 LESSONS LEARNT about #MentalHealthAwareness. Over the last 15 years, I learnt how wrong was my understanding. Some of my past mistakes in this #WisdomWednesdays #Thread

1. I used to think that when someone had depression, they lacked confidence.

I was WRONG.

2. I used to think that when someone had anxiety, they just needed to stay calm.

I was WRONG.

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3. I used to think that when someone had OCD they lacked self-control and discipline.

I was WRONG.

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4. I used to think that when someone had a panic attack, they just needed to chill and take it easy.

I was WRONG.

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5. I used to think that when someone lost interest in things (and life in general) they lacked drive & passion.

I was WRONG.

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The suffering is real. It is not a choice or lack of something.

Every person carries a different burden and has a different story. Let's not judge theirs by ours.

Educating ourselves and #MentalHealthAwareness is the first step forward. I am still learning.