Ever since we are young, we dream of the day we get to wear our caps and gowns and receive our diplomas. It represents the end of one chapter and the starting of another. I never imagined that I would be able to graduate on time, with my own class, and even finishing tenth in my class. Two years ago I thought I would barely graduate with no AP credits and not even have plans to go to college. I thought I would still be struggling so much that I would still be fearing independence. Even though I have been struggling more lately, I am so thankful for all that I have been able to accomplish with the help of my amazing family and friends.
I have spent the past several weeks feeling incredibly depressed and anxious. My anxiety has taken a toll on my mental state. It has caused me to become very depressed. It is difficult not to see these struggles as failing. I need to remember that I will never be cured, but I can continue to treat and work hard to fight my OCD, anxiety, and depression. Graduating on Thursday was a huge triumph for me. It proves that no matter how down I feel or how anxious I get, I can accomplish great things even in the tough times. I finished high school with honors even when I was hospitalized for a good portion of my junior year and struggled with mental health issues for all four years. I can do anything.
I am grateful for my life, my family, and my friends. I am thankful to be alive and to be still motivated to fight. Life may be hard right now, but I will fight until the end. I deserve a life full of happiness and I will never give up on that desire. I have big plans for my life and I am starting to work on my goals by working on myself first.
I have spent the past several weeks feeling incredibly depressed and anxious. My anxiety has taken a toll on my mental state. It has caused me to become very depressed. It is difficult not to see these struggles as failing. I need to remember that I will never be cured, but I can continue to treat and work hard to fight my OCD, anxiety, and depression. Graduating on Thursday was a huge triumph for me. It proves that no matter how down I feel or how anxious I get, I can accomplish great things even in the tough times. I finished high school with honors even when I was hospitalized for a good portion of my junior year and struggled with mental health issues for all four years. I can do anything.
I am grateful for my life, my family, and my friends. I am thankful to be alive and to be still motivated to fight. Life may be hard right now, but I will fight until the end. I deserve a life full of happiness and I will never give up on that desire. I have big plans for my life and I am starting to work on my goals by working on myself first.