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Diagnosis After Hitting Rock Bottom
- Crystal described being diagnosed with depression and anxiety after hitting rock bottom and finally being honest with a clinician.
- She said OCD was diagnosed later once she opened up more to the therapist.
Cultural Silence Fuels Guilt And Denial
- Crystal and Wally noted many immigrant parents don't view mental illness as an illness and expect children to 'get over it.'
- That cultural silence creates guilt and self-judgment for young people who then avoid seeking help.
Intrusive Thoughts Felt Like A Lightning Strike
- Wally described vivid, violent intrusive thoughts and intense checking that isolated her and mimicked OCD.
- She explained the experience like a lightning strike that blinded her to everything else during episodes.