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For those that have found a “cure” for your anxiety and depression, I’m happy for you.

Meredith Ethington
3 min readFeb 15, 2021

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I’m happy that the yoga worked for you.

I’m happy that the essential oils did something.

I’m happy that you just practiced more self care.

I’m happy for you that meditation does the trick.

I’m happy for you that getting off the standard American diet worked for you and “IS THE ONLY WAY TO LIVE!”

I know you want me to trust you. You say — ”Just try it.”

“Just do a little more deep breathing, and open your mind a little to your feelings and FEEL them.”

I know that you think it’s just the stage of life I’m in.

I’m glad that counting your blessings really helped you get through your little rough patch.

TRULY. I’m happy that you have moved on.

But, let me tell you a little secret.

There are those of us that struggle with anxiety and depression no matter what we try.

Trust me. If you live with anxiety and depression — you try it all.

You have gone on the long walks. You sprinkle those oils, and breathe deep breaths, and…

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Meredith Ethington
Meredith Ethington

Written by Meredith Ethington

Meredith Ethington, Author - Mom Life: Perfection Pending, Blogger at Perfectionpending.net and Editor in Chief of Filterfreeparents.com

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