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Every Useful Thing My Friends Have Ever Done To Help Me Manage My Depression

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Depression is a serious but treatable mental health disorder that affects millions of people in the world. It affects people of all ages and all races. It can affect people’s ability to make it through the day and can cause a lot of pain in their lives and the lives of people around them.

What I do believe to be true is that the support and encouragement of my friends have played a very important role in helping me manage my depression and also helped me recover.

When I experienced depression- I felt so many difficult emotions together. It was anger, fear, guilt, and sadness. I felt helpless and I had the constant support of my friends who told me that it is normal to feel those feelings because sometimes I felt like a crazy person and I started to neglect my health and my work. It is easy to feel overwhelmed during those times.

The support of my friends was vital for me. Knowing that I had someone there for me that I could call and talk to, helped me during my darkest days. It is times like those when you really appreciate the value of true friendships.

My friends reminded me of my energy and optimism and walked alongside me the entire way to tell me how I used to be. I also understand how exhausting it can be to support someone who…

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Anjana Rajbhandary| Insta: @AnjyRajy
Anjana Rajbhandary| Insta: @AnjyRajy

Written by Anjana Rajbhandary| Insta: @AnjyRajy

*Chopra Center-Certified Ayurvedic Lifestyle Teacher *Beauty & Health Writer

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