I realized I had anxiety when I was 22. I couldn& #39;t control my worrying to where I felt it physiologically - cold, shaking, tight chest, lightheaded.

Sometimes my anxiety can trigger depression because I can get hard on myself for even feeling anxious in the first place. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đŸ§”" title="Thread" aria-label="Emoji: Thread">
My depression would look like calling out of work and staying in bed all day with the blinds shut and the windows closed. I would take ZzzQuil just so I didn& #39;t have to sit with my thoughts.

I would feel anxious for being depressed; and feel depressed for being anxious.
Through therapy, a strong support system, and my faith, I& #39;ve learned to work through and manage any thoughts/feelings. Not everyday is perfect - because growth isn& #39;t linear.

Talking about it openly has also helped. Breaking the stigma helps others feel less alone.
For Mental Health Awareness Month. Some reminders:

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧠" title="Gehirn" aria-label="Emoji: Gehirn"> You are not alone; please lean on your support system
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧠" title="Gehirn" aria-label="Emoji: Gehirn"> Your thoughts and feelings don& #39;t define you
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧠" title="Gehirn" aria-label="Emoji: Gehirn"> Give yourself grace and self-compassion ALWAYS
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧠" title="Gehirn" aria-label="Emoji: Gehirn"> You are loved no matter what

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