I spent most of my adult life running away from my anxiety and depression, until I finally realized what an exhausting and pointless waste of time that was.
Since embracing the reality that I am a whole but flawed person, I am healthier, happier, and calmer than I have ever been. The pressure of perfectionism and work-related stress led to a depression diagnosis in my early 20s.
As a trainee accountant with a promising career ahead of me, I was determined it would be just a blip on my life plan. I took medication.
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