"In those times, I became a master of disguise, adept at hiding the turmoil beneath a veneer of composure. To the outside world, I appeared to be navigating life with ease, but inside, there was a cacophony of emotions I kept tightly guarded. It was a delicate dance of maintaining appearances while wrestling with an internal chaos that threatened to spill over at any moment."| Tracking Happiness
"My anxiety was out of control. My system "was constantly overloaded. There were days when I couldn't function. It's hard to admit, but some days, I didn’t enjoy being a mom...and I hated that! I wanted nothing more than to be the parent they needed. Unfortunately, I had no idea what that looked like. And they couldn’t tell me."| Tracking Happiness
"After a while, I decided to try psychotherapy. But eventually the therapist used sexual abuse as his “therapeutic intervention,” and my suicidal desires came back in full force. I lived on the sharp edges of suicide for several years. The only thing that stopped me from taking my own life was my love for my children."| Tracking Happiness
How many times a day are you bothered or annoyed? Here are 8 actionable tips on how to not let things bother you and let them go instead!| Tracking Happiness
Here is a list of all articles thatMaili wrote on the Tracking Happiness blog, filled with actionable tips and examples on how to be happier!| Tracking Happiness
"The turning point came when I received my diagnosis at the specialized treatment facility. I reached a point where I needed clarity about my situation, so I took the necessary steps to take time away from family and company to pursue those answers. My time at the facility and finally understanding what was happening to me gave me a sense of relief and validation."| Tracking Happiness
"After I was diagnosed, it took another 3 years before I found what balance of medication and therapy worked for me. I had to try to keep my grades up and maintain my friendships while battling severe mood swings and extreme tiredness, in addition to all of the regular drama that comes along with adolescence."| Tracking Happiness
"Despite experiencing severe depressive symptoms, including suicidal ideation, I made a concerted effort to appear upbeat and engaged in social settings. This involved forcing myself to smile, laugh, and participate in conversations as if everything was fine, even when I was internally battling intense emotional pain that I felt I was not safe to reveal."| Tracking Happiness
"If a situation is making you unhappy - a marriage, a job, a family member - anything - change the situation. You can leave, you can stop speaking to someone (yes, even a parent or another family member), and you can do so free of guilt because you are in charge of your own happiness, and life is too short to choose anything different for yourself."| Tracking Happiness
Share your story Want to be featured in an interview? Complete this form, and we’ll be in touch with you right away! At Tracking Happiness, we’re dedicated to helping others around the world overcome struggles of mental health. In 2022, we published a survey of 5,521 respondents and found: In order to break the stigma that surrounds mental health struggles, we’re looking to share your stories. Overcoming struggles They say that everyone you meet is engaged in a great struggle. No matter...| Tracking Happiness
At Tracking Happiness, we’re dedicated to helping others around the world overcome struggles of mental health. In 2022, we published a survey of 5,521 respondents and found: 88% of our respondents experienced mental health issues in the past year. 25% of people don’t feel comfortable sharing their struggles with anyone, not even their closest friends. In order to break the stigma that surrounds mental health struggles, we’re looking to share your stories. Overcoming struggles They say t...| Tracking Happiness
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