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Your Anxiety is Lying to You. Microsoft Paint
Something quick made in the span of a handful of hours.

On the heels of my freshman year in college, a relative took me to see a physician to give name to the symptoms I experienced. Apathy towards the things I was once passionate about; slipping grades that alarmed a few teachers enough to speak with me privately; a perpetual feeling of sadness and anxiety, and a constant need to cry without any relief. Grief, and the feeling that life had already ended. That kind physician diagnosed me with depression and gave me a prescription. This would mark the start of a long journey of stabilizing my mental health - one that I’m still trekking.

Over time, I’m coming to realize that the harsh internal voices and worries that bother me are not consistent with reality. In fact, I’m discovering an awesome superpower - the ability to take those thoughts captive and counter them with truth. It’s easier said than done: training the mind to do something it is unaccustomed to is quite the feat. But I thank God for how far along He’s carried me on this journey, and I am grateful for slew of supportive friends and loved ones I have on my side.

More often than not, your anxiety is lying to you. Its voice is loud and overwhelming, but I promise you, your voice has so much more power.

✨Your Friendly Friday Reminder ✊✊✊✊✨

in honor of mental health month ‍♀️