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ADAA Personal Story: Rising Above My Story of Depression and Anxiety

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"After a while, my life began to take on meaning. I let myself feel. I unearthed pain, raw emotions, and intense feelings. I began to understand that I could celebrate the little things – what I call my “wins” – like getting out of bed, meditating for 10 minutes, doing yoga, writing in my journal. These are not minor feats, especially for anyone suffering from depression or anxiety," Karena says.

Read about Karena's experience with depression and anxiety: adaa.org/living-with-anxiet...

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