22 Things People With Anxiety Do First Thing In The Morning
A shower. The shower is one of my safe places at home, and when I take a shower I feel like I can think clearer.
Sarah Schuster
Sarah Schuster is the mental health editor at The Mighty. She thinks every day should be a mental health day.
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