“It’s no wonder people are afraid to take antidepressants, let alone seek out help in the first place.   Many people, me included, can’t afford simple mental health services so it may not be a priority with the other day-to-day struggles we need to handle in order to keep our shit in order.”

“While at times you might feel lonely (which is a completely normal, FLEETING feeling and happens to literally everyone whether you are in a relationship or not), just be happy you don’t have a douchebag to answer to. The freedom of living for yourself is boundless and pretty fucking exciting.”

“If protecting your mental health results in disappointing someone, then pass them a tissue and see yourself out. It’s not worth it.”

“However, I quickly realized that I wasn’t getting any actual comfort from these so-called “comfort” foods.  My anxiety would be triggered and my blood level would spike due to the insulin shock to my body.”

“There are definitely days where I regress if I’m too tired or just don’t want to deal with it. I’m learning to give myself a break, to not be so hard on myself and to try again the next day.”