Thread:EchoDraws/@comment-39654582-20191230213538/@comment-33229352-20200113055707

I know this is overused but that is truly, honestly, wholeheartedly a mood. That's been my entire academic and social life, and it sucks. And I feel the same way. It's super freaking hard to ask for help. It took me almost 6 years to get assistance for my mental health, and I wish I had done it so much sooner. I'm lucky that I have a strong support system in that regard, and I hope you can have one, too. I've never been one to ask for help because it feels like I'm being a burden, but I've come to realize that's one of the strongest things you can do. You do not have to wall yourself in to help others. It's a give and take. Sometimes you have to swallow that pride and do what's best for you, even when you feel like you're letting other people down. It's easy to lose yourself in helping others, but you cannot give from your basket if there's nothing in it.

Take care of yourself, okay? We're here for you, Echo :3