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Depression
If you’re reading this, know that I have seen the sun rise after darkness over and over and over again.
If you're reading this, you are strong enough to outlast the darkness and learn to love life again.
If you’re reading this, admitting you’re not okay can be really scary, and that’s alright.
If you’re reading this, your testimony is one of the most powerful weapons you can possess in your battle for your mind.
If you’re reading this, I want you to take another breath and take another step forward.
If you’re reading this, it is okay to step away from others to start your healing process and take some time to reset.
Anxiety
If you’re reading this, your decisions to honor your health and truest self are always worth it.
If you’re reading this, know that no matter how dark things feel, there’s always a way forward.
If you’re reading this, know that I have seen the sun rise after darkness over and over and over again.
If you’re reading this, I want you to know that it’s normal to be struggling through life's obstacles, and you can take small steps towards a better life.
If you're reading this, chances are you're facing some tough times, and I want to share something that helps me cope when things feel overwhelming.
Letters from Faculty
If you’re reading this, know that I have seen the sun rise after darkness over and over and over again.
If you're reading this, know that it's a sign of strength to ask for help and set boundaries.
If you’re reading this, know that reaching out for help and doing the work is one of the greatest exhibitions of strength.
“If you're reading this, remember that you are seen, you are valued, and you are never alone!”
If you’re reading this, it’s okay to feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders.
If you’re reading this, I want you to know that being hard on yourself is not the secret to your success.
If you’re reading this, please know that you don’t have to have your whole life planned out right now and that a bad grade or a mistake does not have to be a permanent roadblock.
Stress
If you’re reading this, I hope you know that, regardless of the challenges and loneliness you may face, things do get better.
If you're reading this, it's worth taking a moment to reflect on the last time you allowed yourself to truly take a break.
If you're reading this, know that even if you feel lost right now, everything is going to work out exactly as it should.
If you’re reading this, you have a voice—a powerful, unique voice that has the potential to make a difference.
If you’re reading this, please know that you don’t have to have your whole life planned out right now and that a bad grade or a mistake does not have to be a permanent roadblock.
If you're reading this, it's not enough to just look okay – you deserve to feel okay too!
If you’re reading this, know that you can make mistakes; no one expects you to be perfect.
Grief
If you’re reading this, it’s okay if your college timeline looks different than you expected it to.
If you’re reading this, I want you to know you’re not alone in what you’re going through.
If you’re reading this, you have a voice—a powerful, unique voice that has the potential to make a difference.
If you’re reading this, it’s okay to feel like the world is spinning, even when you are still.
If you’re reading this, it’s okay to feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders.
If you’re reading this, I encourage you to talk about things that make you uncomfortable.
If you’re reading this, I want you to take another breath and take another step forward.
Bipolar Disorder
Eating disorders
If you’re reading this, know that no matter how dark things feel, there’s always a way forward.
If you’re reading this, your perfectionism is only harming you and it’s time to break the cycle.
If you’re reading this, you don’t have to hit rock bottom to deserve to ask for help. You deserve help simply because you are human.
If you’re reading this, you should know that your biggest weakness can become your greatest superpower.
If you're reading this, remember that healing is not linear but a journey of persistence and resilience that brings you closer to the stronger person you are supposed to become.
If you're reading this, I want you to know that being a student athlete with an eating disorder can be scary but you are stronger than your eating disorder, you are not alone, and recovery is worth it.
If you’re reading this, I want you to take another breath and take another step forward.
If you’re reading this, you are strong enough to overcome challenges even when they unexpectedly come your way.
Letters of support
If you’re reading this, I hope you know that, regardless of the challenges and loneliness you may face, things do get better.
If you’re reading this, know it’s okay to have tough days and to continue questioning why you chose medical practice, especially on this rigorous journey.
If you’re reading this, know that no matter how dark things feel, there’s always a way forward.
ADHD
If you're reading this, it’s never too late to take control of your life despite how far out of reach it may seem.
OCD
If you're reading this, give yourself a chance to feel better and try the anxiety medication; it just may change your life.
If you’re reading this, your obsessions, anxieties, and their physical manifestations do not define your worth.
If you’re reading this, you’re not alone – someone is struggling in the exact same way as you.
If you’re reading this, your decisions to honor your health and truest self are always worth it.