My Mental Health Journey
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MatureOngoing5m
Last published Sat, Feb 26, 2022
I wanted to share my journey and my struggle with my mental health. I haven't written in years due to my struggle with depression and other issues and disorders. I want people to see how one mental disorder can affect someone and affect them differently than other people with the same disorders. I know that my experiences can help others who feel the same way I do, I don't want anyone to feel like they are alone in this world. This book is going to talk about potential triggers so if theirs a section that triggers you please stop reading and do what you need to do to calm down. Don't feel pressured to read this if you do not feel mentally well enough to do so. I want this to be a place where people can share and relate to the same things because no matter how different someone's experience is they are valid and deserve to feel safe and loved.
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