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While they aren’t perfect in their approach (who is?), I appreciate when they ask me questions and try to understand my illness. I appreciate when they acknowledge that I have a hard time in certain situations. I love when they let me live my life how I need to in order to thrive by my standards and not theirs.
Read MorePanic. I guess that’s the only way I can describe the feeling I get when I wake up. Anxiety from middle school, into high school, ebbing into my college life. Now, a month out of college, anxiety is the only thing I feel when I try to watch TV, or read a book, or go to sleep. I feel anxiety when I’m not working, but sometimes I'm too anxious to even work.
While this diagnosis certainly came as a surprise, I’m grateful for the opportunity to discover more about myself as I embark on this journey of healing and self-love.
Read MoreAnkit Sheth is a consultant and founder based in D.C. He is passionate about serving people and wants to make healthier mental health more accessible. In light of the many thoughts brought on during quarantine, he is working on Canded. Learn more at Canded.me or follow us on instagram @askcanded!
Read MoreHi! I'm Ria and I'm 15 years old. I am from the UK and have been battling anorexia for the last 2 years. This topic is quite personal to me, and I really believe that it’s important to start raising more awareness now than ever. Eating disorders need to be talked about more openly, as they are very often misunderstood.
Read MoreHi, our names are Bisleen and Navan. We are 4th year naturopathic medical students and our goal is to advocate for mental health in our South Asian communities.
Read MoreAlana Lukens is a 20 year old student activist and the founder of the Empowerment Project. She is entering her final year as a social work student at the University of Chester.
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