depression or anxiety – it will make itself known, and you’ll have to confront it sooner or later. That is exactly what happened to me.I tried to ignore it, and threw myself into schoolwork, voluntary work, projects and anything thing that would help me to forget.
And it worked to begin with, but it just wasn’t sustainable. I began to feel tired, overwhelmed and used self-harm and disordered eating habits as coping mechanisms.
By the age of 13 it became apparent to my family that I was not OK. They were extremely concerned about my physical health too, as the coping mechanisms that I used to help me function in the short term; were damaging my body a bit more every day.“Do I get to school on time but deal with a busy bus and panic attacks,.
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