This story is about dealing with many mental illnesses. The experiences of the mentally ill. How it feels to be in their mind, and feeling how they feel. Depression is not an act. Eating disorders aren't phases. Suicide isn't a coward's escape. Self-Harming is not a cry for attention. WARNING! This may be very triggering! Read with caution!!!! I did use a lot of quotes from online places, but a lot of it did come from my own (mentally ill) mind. I have been mentally ill for pretty much all of my life, and just started to get help, and realized that now I don't want help. This writing is for all of you that suffer from mental illnesses. I am terribly sorry if you get offended in any kind of way, again, read with caution.

Something to help with anxiety, stress, depression or, just those down days. How to deal with them and, what to do if you feel like you can't deal with them. Also includes general help and tips to get you through the day in general. A lot of this is stuff I've found on Tumblr that has helped me, credit belongs to the original writers, who will be mentioned.

1. Exercise (running, walking, etc.). 2. Put on fake tattoos. 3. Write (poetry, stories, journal). 4. Scribble/doodle on paper.  5. Be with other people.  6. Watch a favorite TV show. 7. Post on web boards, and answer others' posts.  8. Go see a movie.  9. Do a wordsearch or crossword . 10. Do schoolwork.  11. Play a musical instrument. 12. Paint your nails, do your make-up or hair.  13. Sing.  14.Study the sky.  15. Punch a punching bag. 16. Cover yourself with Band-Aids where you want to cut.  17. Let yourself cry.  18. Take a nap (only if you are tired).  19. Take a hot shower or relaxing bath.  20. Play with a pet. 

Quotes and Poems. ❌I DO NOT PROMOTE SELF HARM OR SUICIDE❌

I will try to help you in any way I can. ❤

Fear, pain, despair, regret, and so on. We've all been there. We think there's no point in trying because the light has disappeared. But what if there's a way out of these symptoms? What if the light is still there, and we've just got our eyes closed?

Are you depressed? Have you ever felt like you will never be happy again? Did you go as far as self harm or attempting suicide? Before you do anything to yourself, take time to read this book _________________________________________ Disclaimer: I do not own the steps on "how to deal with depression" I got it from ' helpguide.org '