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Overcoming Anxiety
I heard a voice inside my head saying, “Come on Abby nobody else has this kind of problem. Why can’t you just act like a normal person?”. I was feeding myself these lies without even realizing it. I’ve had panic attacks before, but one time in particular, I will never forget. I thought I was…
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Hispanic Cultural Stigma: Coping With Anxiety and High-Functioning Depression
The clock strikes midnight. I reach for my favorite brush and dip it into the loveliest shade of lavender acrylic paint to add texture to my otherwise featureless skyline. When painting, I am reminded of the precious nights I dedicate to my love for art. I find myself so completely separated from the rest of…
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I’m living in someone else’s body
I’m living in someone else’s body. I am trying to make myself someone I’m not, and I feel like everyone knows I’m a fraud. The pressure is becoming too much for me to handle. These are usually symptoms accompanied by Imposter syndrome. Personally, I had this syndrome earlier this year, and without even realizing what…
