Reactions to different illnesses

So true

Using the word "Struggle" to describe mental health issues is a gross understatement.

Wow. Deep post. Usually come here for a giggle but then theres nuggets like this that really make me think. Good stuff

Yeah :/ true

I don't know how it is in America, but where I live people really care when there's an actual mental health issue, but there's a fine line between a mental struggle and a mental health issue. A mental struggle is always less serious than a mental health issue, and many are just milder forms of mental health issues. Examples of mental health issues are ADHD and Down Syndrome, as well as eating disorders, depression, and social anxiety. The last ones are only considered mental health issues when they're serious, and can easily be cured. I suffered from severe depression and social anxiety a year ago, but it was the easiest thing in the world to get rid of it once I got more friends. You simply have to accept that your friends are your friends, and most of your social issues dissolve before you even realize that they're gone. I was unable to trust anyone at all a year ago, but now I trust everyone. It's merely a decision I've made, and it's made my life a hell of a lot better.