Nicole Mejiaのインスタグラム(nicole_mejia) - 3月15日 10時29分

Sitting here feeling all shades of vulnerable after that live.
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When I was 18, I went through a very dark period and wanted to end my life. When I came out of it, I promised myself that I would never let me get back to a point where depression colored my world.
Fast forward to today and I’m here to let you know that this is what depression looks like.
I have a beautiful life, a career that I feel called to, a loving family, and still, I can’t seem to shake the underlying currents of sadness and unworthiness in my life.
I’ve suppressed these feelings for a while now because I feared judgement, rejection, and felt like a hypocrite.
How can I inspire so many but be unable to do so for myself?
How can I promote a healthy lifestyle but still be depressed?
And the guilt for feeling this way when there are so many who have it so much worse...
Depression can look like so many things and it affects so many of us.
It’s a confusing, discouraging, and exhausting space to live in and one that we feel ashamed of.
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I’ve had genetic testing done and know that I’m predisposed to depression. I also did a @ubiome test and got my results back that I have close to 0 serotonin producing microbes in my gut.
I am proof that you can eat clean, workout every day, do yoga, meditate, think positive thoughts, self improve, work really hard, and still suffer from depression.
I’m done being ashamed of it because it’s my truth.
I’m ready to fight it a different way.
I’m ready to embrace it.
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If you’re suffering from any type of mental illness, you’re not alone.
I hope this gives you strength to embrace it as part of your journey and approach it with love.
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This is your reminder that “It’s ok not to be ok.” 🖤

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b0r1cua_ Thank you for this. The stigma needs to end. It's ok to not be ok. It's ok to ask for help. I've been going to therapy for a year and a half and for the first time I'm seeing glimmers of hope. It's still a daily challenge, but I'm getting stronger. I also have an auto immune thyroid disease called #HashimotosThyroiditis which complicates everything. Depression, brain fog, weight gain, gut issues, focus issues, irritability, mood swings, are just a few of the symptoms. It's a long process but I'm not quitting. I have a little girl who needs me. I don't normally put too much personal stuff on social media but we need to talk about it more

g_andelrio8_8 ☝️is so truth. That's how feel most of the time. I was diagnosed with mild depression. I told the doctor instead of taking pill, I would prefer to speak someone and that I would need to back on work out because working out is anti-depression. Doing yoga 🧘🏽‍♀️ has helped me tremendously, social with new friends, going to @Hillsong, read blog such like your @nicole_mejia has helped me so much. Thank you so much for sharing.

crystal504504 I love u! You are one of the women I look up to most! Beautiful and keep it real. You could have everything on the outside, but still feel drained and an emotional mess and no one could understand because from the outside looking in your beyond blessed. Thank u for being brave enough to post this, I hope one day I’m as brave as u and I’m able to help other women and adolescents the way u do!

brianmichaelcohen New fan! As somebody that has been challenged by an OCD influenced brain and occasions of depression, I really appreciate you sharing your experience. Still so much stigma and misunderstanding about mental health issues... Thank you! Wishing you well!

stocking_lover_78 I would of never have guess!!!! You inspired so many people and encouraged them to find the best inside them. Hope everyday gets better for you!!! My thought and prayers for you!

jessiekween2023 There’s a Video on YouTube “Am I still vegan?” by Timothy. He talks about quitting veganism after 5 years bc of low energy, brain fog and depression. You should watch

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