It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay2017, and I haven’t said much about it because (shock) it’s been a not so great day for me mentally.
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I have a lot of anxiety, severe impostor syndrome, no self esteem, depression... it’s a war zone in my head most days.
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And for so long, while I treated all my other ailments (helllloooooo auto immune disease!) I didn’t treat this part of me.
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Earlier this year, I read a book by
@Patrick_Ness called The Rest of Us Just Live Here. And his description of mental illness broke me.1 reply 1 retweet 1 likeShow this thread -
Feelings don't try to kill you, even the painful ones.Anxiety is a feeling grown too large. A feeling grown aggressive and dangerous.
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You're responsible for its consequences, you're responsible for treating it. But...you're not responsible for causing it.
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You're not morally at fault for it. No more than you would be for a tumor. Thanks to this quote, and sobbing in Bryant Park,
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And while today may be a bad day, I know I’m going to push through to tomorrow. And if anyone reads this, I hope you do too.
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