https://padlet.com/hobot011/fm9epqbtskho19ni Anonymously share the story of your experience with mental health here. en-us 2022-11-19 01:52:49 UTC 2022-12-13 01:16:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9e0.png hobot011 https://padlet.com/hobot011/fm9epqbtskho19ni/wish/2390621763 When I was preparing to come to college I developed depression. It was such a common affliction that I had a tendency to brush it off as no big deal. Upon starting college, however, I found it difficult to learn and function independently and felt a lack of interest in or hope for the future. This led me to start therapy where we determined that my depression was chemical, but the shift to college made it more visible. I then started on a prescribed medication to address it and my depression improved significantly. It's been a long journey, but it's been getting easier to fight. I'm very thankful for the people who helped me battle it.]]> 2022-11-19 02:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/hobot011/fm9epqbtskho19ni/wish/2390621763 https://padlet.com/hobot011/fm9epqbtskho19ni/wish/2410888290  A few years ago my dad became an alcoholic when his mom passed away. He was recently diagnosed with liver failure with no chance of getting a transplant. With watching his health decline, I developed depression and an eating disorder. I always used to think it was my fault or because I wasn't enough for him to live for, but with the help of some close friends I now know thats not true. I always thought this was just something I had to go through alone and I never wanted to talk to anyone about it. However after keeping these things to myself for so long I began to feel lonely and like I truly had no one to go to. Even though at times it can feel hopeless and lonely, I've gotten better at realizing I'm not really alone. I have amazing friends that will always be there for me when I need them.]]> 2022-12-06 15:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/hobot011/fm9epqbtskho19ni/wish/2410888290 https://padlet.com/hobot011/fm9epqbtskho19ni/wish/2411208844 I am a transfer student to the University of Minnesota. At my previous University about exactly one year ago I knew I was struggling with depression. I was also a student athlete at my past University, and was suffering with burn out from the sport, ultimately making my depression worse. Despite knowing I was transferring away from that University the following Fall, I was hopeless, and I didn't look forward to my future anymore. Luckily my family and the communities I was apart of didn't give up on me, and I was able to successfully transfer to a new institution where I have been much happier at. I know I am not perfect and I still have my ups and downs; however it's never too late to make a change]]> 2022-12-06 19:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/hobot011/fm9epqbtskho19ni/wish/2411208844 https://padlet.com/hobot011/fm9epqbtskho19ni/wish/2411367318 I am a freshman student athlete here at the U. my first year of college sports has been a very good experience but also very challenging. Although I knew failure is part of the learning process, many times I let self doubt creep into my head about my ability as a player and got into a really tough spot where I had no confidence in myself. I reached out for help from some of my coaches and was able to gain a better perspective on the situation as a whole. and am working on strategies to have positive self talk and high confidence. ]]> 2022-12-06 22:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hobot011/fm9epqbtskho19ni/wish/2411367318 https://padlet.com/hobot011/fm9epqbtskho19ni/wish/2413540870 I've struggled with anxiety for a long time, but when I moved out, and was on my own, it escalated and became even worse. Depression took hold of my life, and I felt like I couldn't talk about it because I grew up in a household, where mental health was very stigmatized. I felt pressure to be perfect, and when I wasn't, it made me spiral. For so long I felt this way, and I still do struggle with it, but I am now trying my best to allow myself to be imperfect. I am trying to understand that my mistakes can actually help me grow. ]]> 2022-12-07 22:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/hobot011/fm9epqbtskho19ni/wish/2413540870