Ruby-Jessica Smith
Bio
22 years old, Psychology degree, Pansexual and long term sufferer of Depression, Anxiety and BDD. I post life advice about mental health, makeup and how to function in every day life as a young person.
Stories (2/0)
How to Lead a 'Normal' Life With Depression and Anxiety
A few years ago, before I was "allowed" to speak about my mental health, things were at their worst. I was 17, going through college and just learning about the world. I was severely anxious and at the time I'd only just learned what anxiety was. The thing about depression is that it's not just sadness, it can be a symptom for some people, but it can manifest in rage, antisocial behaviour, sleeping or not sleeping, eating too much or not eating at all, it's a really subjective illness and it's different for a lot of people. I had trouble coping with friendships and relationships, jealousy, fear and anger consumed my mind. Amidst all the episodes you can have it can be hard to navigate through everyday life, I remember it being like a thick fog with no chance of clearing. So I've compiled a list of things that helped me and hopefully will help you.
By Ruby-Jessica Smith7 years ago in Psyche
