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destroyer of worlds · 03-06-2018, 08:04 AM

Oh man, that link doesn't work for me unfortunately, Paulina.

That's great, Amelia. I hope that it helps alleviate your anxiety/resolve some of your past stuff.

April7739 · 03-06-2018, 04:33 PM

You know, Amelia, I’m going back to see my therapist at the end of this month. And I’m really looking forward to it, actually. It’s just comforting and calming to talk to a professional about anxiety and any other issues.

Thanks for sharing Lindsey’s interview, Paulina. A very relatable read.

destroyer of worlds · 03-07-2018, 08:22 AM

I've been extra stressed at work, so I think that it's starting to affect my sleep since I wake up early than I should (and I already sleep pretty late) ... need to find a way to alleviate that anxiety.

April7739 · 03-07-2018, 08:30 PM

You could try falling asleep out on the couch like me.

destroyer of worlds · 03-08-2018, 08:37 AM

I do that mostly on Friday nights.

I just need to haul butt to bed earlier. Like tonight.

April7739 · 03-08-2018, 08:56 PM

I had a moment of high stress and anxiety today, but I dealt with it. Figured out a solution, and it was all okay.

destroyer of worlds · 03-09-2018, 10:35 AM

Yeah, the key is to calm down and just figure it out slowly, I think. But I usually fail in doing that.

April7739 · 03-09-2018, 09:02 PM

I struggle staying calm.

kiss the wind · 03-09-2018, 09:18 PM

Thanks, everyone. I haven't made an appointment yet. I'm going to try and see if I can make one at the school first.

I've been dealing with sleep issues, too. It's no fun.

April7739 · 03-10-2018, 08:03 PM

Not getting enough of it, I assume?

destroyer of worlds · 03-11-2018, 12:52 AM

Amelia, could it be anxiety/stress related? That's definitely true for me sometimes.

I'm so proud of Lindsey opening up about her own struggles, she's inspiring.

When I decided to share my story and a very low and very personal point in my life, I admit I was scared, 'had I been to candid?' 'was this a bad move?' 'will people think less of me?' 'will people think I'm weak?' 'will people not hire me?' ...and for THAT exact reason I realized how important it was for me TO share, TO be vulnerable, TO be exposed for my humanity...because ...hiding my truth, doesn't help anyone and if I can help just ONE person feel a little bit less alone and not ashamed for their sadness or not 'perfect' mentality... then it is all worth it to me... ...And then I received this unexpected and TREMENDOUS response which made me realize this is the EXACT reason, we as a society and community MUST continue to and start opening up even more about the importance of mental health and once and for all ban this negative stigma surrounding it.

I've been touched by so many people coming forth now from my story and saying it gives them strength, it inspires them and they too have faced or are facing the same struggles. And when I was at my lowest and darkest...I think just having one person tell me "you are not alone" was what I really needed.

So, this is me, in all my truth, saying proudly, that 'yes, this is my story, this is my truth and you are not alone and you are not any less than anyone else' for what is joy if we have not felt pain?

I encourage us all to share our truths, our stories, our pain ...because depression and anxiety thrive and breed in the darkness of secrecy, isolating ourselves and hiding from our loved ones because we feel ashamed, but the one thing I've learned... the only way to kill the darkness (and stigma) is with the light and vulnerability and bravery. So, let us all live in our light. Together.

kiss the wind · 03-11-2018, 01:01 AM

Definitely not getting enough sleep. Stress is part of it, bad sleep schedule as well.

I do better when I don't have distractions/stress, of course.

a little chaos · 03-11-2018, 04:00 AM

I saw what Lindsey posted yesterday, so much love and respect for that woman

so inspiring, I was so moved by the whole thing

Karma Police · 03-11-2018, 03:12 PM

I love what Lindsey wrote.

It's great that she chose to share her story to help other people.

Anxiety/stress often causes trouble sleeping. It doesn't happen anymore but there were times I could not fall asleep because I kept thinking about the stuff that was stressing me. It's an endless loop of thinking too much about things that stress you, fear of making a mistake, etc.

I recently saw a post on tumblr that describes me so well.

Personality: IDGAF
Anxiety: I do.

April7739 · 03-11-2018, 05:26 PM

When my anxiety was hitting hard a few months ago, it created a different sleep problem. I could barely stay awake once I got home from work. I was going to bed at 6:00 or 7:00.


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