The stigmas around mental illness are very much alive in 2022.  It's gotten to the point where despite being diagnosed with severe general and social anxiety disorder, I internally talk myself into being over dramatic, not having a disability, not deserving help or accommodations.  I barely tell anyone anymore because I feel like so many people have the "eyeroll" response when you say you have anxiety.  Some people think it's a normal human emotion and I'm weak or being lazy for not confronting it at all hours.

I wish they knew how much it broke me.  I haven't felt happy or free in so long :(