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Georgia

“When I first developed anxiety, I initially kept convincing myself that it was just a phase, that what I was feeling wasn’t really legitimate. I was just stupid for feeling the way I did and that was mainly from my lack of communication about it.” After Georgia’s physical symptoms became worse, she sought help. For Georgia, medication helped mental and physical health improve. “If I had known how many people suffer from the same thing and felt the same things I did, I would have gotten help sooner.”

Georgia shared her story with It Gets Brighter, a campaign to support young people who are experiencing mental health issues by sharing video messages of hope and support. To see the full video and to share your experience of the covid-19 pandemic, visit itgetsbrighter.org