tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773709208108297978.post5430769555318004482..comments2023-11-16T03:37:52.470-06:00Comments on So about what I said...: In The Pursuit of Happiness: Demi Lovato on Mental IllnessMelissa Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975477573895818097noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773709208108297978.post-17099612230756244662015-10-07T22:59:11.629-05:002015-10-07T22:59:11.629-05:00I have severe anxiety, and it's something that...I have severe anxiety, and it's something that affects me everyday but I rarely discuss with people because I don't want to be judged. The reality is that I constantly suffer panic attacks that feel more like heart attacks, and can't drive for more than 10 minutes than being nervous. I hate that there's such a negative connotation around mental illness because it turns my focus to being worried about what other people think rather than seeking out the help I need and opening up when I need someone to be there. Thank you for talking about this.<br /><br />Morgan | theradwife.blogspot.comMorgan Giffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12151945882958795430noreply@blogger.com