The one thing that has truly helped me feel better about having anxiety, depression, and AMPS, was actually getting to know my disorders and accepting them. The more you educate yourself on them, the more in control you will feel.
I am NOT saying to Web M.D. symptoms of a disorder and self diagnose yourself. Even though most people will… But, with disorders like depression and anxiety, you should really get diagnosed by a specialized doctor; maybe a psychologist or a psychiatrist. Any health issue should be properly diagnosed by a doctor.
After being diagnosed by a doctor, I would read books about how you can learn to take control of your anxiety, or read a scholarly article about depression. I have even taken classes in school that have covered topics about my disorders. I have met other people who have the same/similar disorders and shared our stories with one another.
Do not be afraid to share that you have a disorder. It makes you, YOU. It may not be the easiest thing to share, and you do not have to tell people about it if you do not want to. Just do not feel like less of a person, just because you have a disorder.
Little by little and day by day, I grow as a person and become happier.
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PlussLife 