I suffer sometimes with anxiety, particularly socially. In recent months, admitting that and confronting it has improved how I make friends and talk to new people. It’s allowing me to come out of my comfort zone – and for it to sometimes become my comfort zone. I’ve learned having the wrong people around you, who won’t listen to these things, isn’t a good idea. It’s important to talk about your struggles just as much as your triumphs – and finding the right person to listen, no matter how minor or massive your problem is, is key! Your mental health is your health. It should come first.

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