I’m not trying to be offensive here, but trying to educate. A lot of neurotypical people on Tumblr act like depression and anxiety are the only mental disorders that people deal with on a daily basis, but it’s simply not true.
PTSD, OCD, schizophrenia, autism, multiple personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, ADHD, substance abuse disorder, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, dyslexia, and so many more
None of them are treated in the same way as the other, and are all separate disorders, though some can appear together. Mental disorders are not treated by “petting kittens” or “curling up with your favorite book” or “looking at happy pictures and gifs.” Neurotypical people are actually trivializing our problems in this way. We’re not withdrawn, sad little creatures in oversized sweaters and tea cups. We are PEOPLE, and we want to be acknowledged as such. Mental disorders are treated with either medication, therapy, or both.
And STOP DIAGNOSING EACH OTHER! Unless you are a licensed medical professional (which I’m betting you’re not) you have no right to diagnose another person. They can be recommended to a professional, but you are not a psychiatrist.
Please remember this, and fight the stigma.