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We often think of depression and anxiety as emotions — feelings we’re supposed to “get over.” But the truth is, they’re not signs of weakness. They’re signs of overload. Anxiety is the mind’s way of saying, “I’m tired of fighting the same battle every day. "Depression whispers, “I’ve lost the strength to keep pretending I’m fine.” Most people who struggle with both are not broken — they’re exhausted from holding everything together. Years of responsibility, unhealed pain, and constant performance can weigh heavier than any physical load. The body begins to tense, the mind starts racing, and eventually, even simple tasks feel impossible. But here’s the truth: healing doesn’t start with fixing everything at once.It begins with slowing down enough to listen — to the thoughts, the pain, and even the silence. It’s about learning that rest is not laziness, that saying “no” is a form of self-respect, and that reaching out for help is not a weakness but a turning point. Depression and anxiety don’t define you — they remind you that something inside you is ready to change. When you stop running from them and start understanding them, you begin to reclaim your peace, one breath at a time.