Mental health post #1: I Have Depression & Anxiety

I have depression and anxiety. I’ve dealt with it for as long as I can remember, but was formally diagnosed in 2003 and have been taking antidepressants continuously since then. I’ve been very open to everyone in person about this diagnosis; but for a couple of years, I’ve realized that I’ve rarely talked about it on social media. And to be fair, I really didn’t use social media all that much until the pandemic hit last year. So I am reforming and am going to be better about posting about this particular challenge. I want these two mental health issues normalized. I want people to see that while they shape my life, they aren’t the sum total of who I am. I also hope I can give some hope to those who are in the bitter throes of a depressive episode or unrelenting anxiety. I also promise that I will post plenty of pictures of my chonky dog which should be a reward in and of itself.