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It isn’t just stigma keeping elderly Asian immigrants from getting mental health care — it’s also the lack of facilities that understand their languages and cultures.
Running regularly gave me a sense of control. It became something I needed to do. But a sudden injury meant I temporarily lost both the ability to run and that crucial sense of control.
Mental illnesses like anxiety, OCD and body dysmorphic disorder are a different experience for everyone. Let’s find ways to not let it rule our life, and get out of our heads.
Just because it’s in your head doesn’t mean it feels less real.