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And a lot of people struggle with feelings of emptiness, numbness, and isolation that they can’t shake. For some, it’s fleeting. For others, it’s constant. A lot of people cope by playing the as soon as game.

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The half-life of love is forever. Junot Diaz, This Is How You Lose Her All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina Scared is what you’re feeling.

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Most people don’t understand that you can’t stop your anxiety in its tracks. While breathing exercises and positive thinking can be helpful, those things aren’t going to magically make your anxious thoughts disappear.

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“I feel like I need a HUGE change,” one of my best friends texted me on a Sunday night. Interestingly, she messaged me while I was in the midst of my own existential meltdown.

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I recently had a dream about a former best friend. It’s been years since I’ve seen her and, to be honest, I haven’t thought of her much lately. But still, every now and then, she comes to mind.

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It’s hard to stay soft in a world that is filled with so much pain. You should be proud of yourself for having such strong morals, for leading with kindness, for continuing to love with your whole heart.

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SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the 2019 Netflix movie Someone Great. Someone can be a wonderful person and still not the right person for you.

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Your value doesn’t come from your productivity. You don’t have to earn a break. If you’re tired, you should take a breather because you’re a living creature who deserves to feel rested and relaxed.