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By Shanna Brown<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone\u00a0who has met me later in life\u00a0is\u00a0used to hearing me talk about my anxiety. When meeting new people and\u00a0establishing\u00a0connections, I want to set the\u00a0tone\u00a0so\u00a0the mental health conversation is open. There is nothing to hide and no reason to bury something that has an impact on your daily life. If I can be even a small part of changing that narrative, I consider it a success.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing up in the \u201890s, openly showing signs of anxiety was challenging, and being dismissed with a simple “Oh, you’re just nervous!” had a more harmful impact on my mental health than I realized. It wasn’t until adulthood and starting therapy that I truly understood the toll it had taken on my mind and body throughout my life.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I first heard someone openly discuss anxiety in late high school. It simply wasn’t a topic people discussed, if at all. During that time, my anxiety escalated from high-stress situations to a daily struggle. I never knew how to articulate my feelings, which only heightened my anxiety about facing it alone.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking back, I remember all the small things I did to ease my anxiety. I always carried a water bottle, never left home without mints or gum, and couldn’t be seen without my emotional support Chapstick. I can’t explain the Chapstick thing\u2014it’s a strange one\u2014but it brought me a sense of calm.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, thanks to modern medicine, therapy, my anxiety companion pup Willow and the wonderful people in my support system, I am happier than ever. Of course, I still have low days and moments where I can’t see beyond the present, leading me into a spiral. However, right now is the first time I can recall having more anxiety-free days than not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you struggle with your mental health, clich\u00e9 as it may sound, you’re not alone. There is strength in numbers, so lean on your support system. Therapy has been a lifesaver for me, and I highly recommend it to everyone. You don’t need a specific “reason” to see a therapist. Use the resources available to you\u2014Allisons’ client, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>can be an excellent outlet to explore. The agency’s partnership with the Calm app offers meditations, stories and coping mechanisms to guide you through tough times.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember to prioritize yourself and make time for self-care. And when in doubt, rescue a puppy that has worse anxiety than you. Oddly enough, it helps.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shanna Brown is a Marketing and Communications Director based in North Carolina.<\/em> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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