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My Experience With Anxiety And Depression In High School
Prom is meant to be one of the biggest events of your life. For many young people, however, it can be difficult to get excited when you are battling anxiety and depression near the big event. I felt this struggle myself, and although I did attend, it certainly wasn’t my ideal experience. My life outside of school was a strong contributor to my anxiety and depression near prom Before grade 12, I was always a nervous person, but I seemed to manage myself just fine. Everything seemed to be changing so drastically once my final year of high school rolled around. I suddenly had a lot more trouble coping with…
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How Social Media Could Be Causing Your Anxiety
Social media and the internet and have completely changed our lives. We share everything – from our thoughts, outfits, experiences and even our meals. It gives us a community where we can share our problems with people who are going through similar situations. Sadly, the popularity of social media has also increased the number of teens affected with anxiety, depression and mental health issues over the past decade. Experts believe that social networking may be the cause. Unrealistic expectations We spend so much time looking at beautiful pictures that celebrities and influencers post that it can subconsciously make us compare ourselves and become unhappy with our own lives. It is…
