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 Living with mental illness 

Living with mental illness

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When Your Depression Becomes The Heaviest, Remember Your Wings

When Your Depression Becomes The Heaviest, Remember Your Wings

Kara Skye Kara Skye
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We have two wings and a heart. And you, darling, you need to remember that we are angels who deserve everything.

This Is The Breakup Letter I Wrote You, And The Ending I Left Out

This Is The Breakup Letter I Wrote You, And The Ending I Left Out

Anonymous
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I love you, but I think we can both agree that we were both unhappy and that we just couldn’t go on the way we were.

Depression Is

Depression Is

Molly Burford Molly Burford
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Depression is feeling as though there’s a piece of you missing somewhere in the world and knowing you’ll never be able to get it back.

8 Things People With Depression Are Tired Of Hearing

8 Things People With Depression Are Tired Of Hearing

Maia Stone Maia Stone
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“It’s all in your mind.” We know.

To My Brother With Bipolar Disorder I: You Are More Than You Could Ever Imagine

To My Brother With Bipolar Disorder I: You Are More Than You Could Ever Imagine

Lorianne Darrin Lorianne Darrin
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You are not Bipolar Disorder I, you are human. You are so very human that you wouldn’t even believe.

It’s Not Just Sadness: 5 Serious Signs It’s Time To Seek Help For Depression

It’s Not Just Sadness: 5 Serious Signs It’s Time To Seek Help For Depression

Mitzi Bockmann Mitzi Bockmann
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You are impatient with those you love.

This Is Why I Lied To You Again

This Is Why I Lied To You Again

Shaylee Truax Shaylee Truax
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When you asked me if I wanted to hang out, I told you I was busy with homework. I’m not. The truth is I can’t seem to get myself to do anything lately.

I’m All Better Now (At Least That’s What They Tell Me)

I’m All Better Now (At Least That’s What They Tell Me)

Kelsey Sorge Kelsey Sorge
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What are you supposed to do when you get your life back? What do I build out of the little pieces of the person I once was?

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