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domingo, 24 de mayo de 2015
Photographer took 12 stunning pictures to capture how depression and anxiety can feel
domingo, 24 de mayo de 2015 by Unknown
Anxiety and depression are fairly prevalent.
One of the most common mental health disorders in the U.S., in 2012 the National Institute of Health found that almost 7% of adults had experienced a major depressive episode in the previous year. Even more prevalent is anxiety, with about 18% of U.S. adults reporting an anxiety disorder.And yet it can be hard to explain depression and anxiety to someone who has never experienced those things.
That's why Katie Joy Crawford created a photo series she calls "My Anxious Heart."
Crawford, who is a photography student, has general anxiety disorder. She explains: "Through this body of work, I am visually interpreting my own emotional and physical journey so that others may be able to understand this weight that so many bear in our society. The physical ramifications of the disorder, such as a racing heart, dizziness, shortness of breath and lightheadedness, frequently go unnoticed or are misinterpreted by those who have never suffered from anxiety. Although the physical symptoms make up a great deal of the disorder, the emotional outcome is exceedingly difficult to encapsulate as well. Anxiety bars the sufferer from the risk of discovery, the desire to explore new ideas, and the possibility of exiting a comfort zone. It makes sure that it will never be alone. It finds you when you're in the midst of joy, or alone in your own mind. It is quiet and steady, reminding you of your past failures, and fabricating your future outcomes."
Do any of these images resonate with you?
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