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the holidays and winter in general (let alone during a global pandemic) can really suck for a lot of people who struggle with mental illness, so here are some things to keep in mind as the days get shorter and colder (a thread):
disclaimer: this thread obviously doesn't cover everything, and everyone's experience with mental illness is different. this is just a general overview of symptoms and how to help yourself and loved ones. 
symptoms of depression that shouldn't be confused with laziness:
panic attacks vs anxiety attacks:
about bipolar disorder:
signs of emotional exhaustion:
dissociation and more on bipolar disorder:
borderline personality disorder:
schizoaffective disorder and schizophrenia:
ocd and manic/hypomanic episodes:
things to tell people who struggle with any mental illness:
take what you need and check in below:
i'm a 7 today, but yesterday i was a 10, and tomorrow i could be a 3. please check on your friends and yourself. we need each other more than ever.
i'm a 7 today, but yesterday i was a 10, and tomorrow i could be a 3. please check on your friends and yourself. we need each other more than ever.
