Hi, I'm 20 years old, and I've had anxiety for 7 years. I used to cope by purging (bulimia), which I got help for. It took about 3 years of being tossed around from one facility to another. Although I'm glad that my bulimia is in remission, I still struggle with manic depression and anxiety. I'm just here to say that we, (the people in this group and all individuals struggling with mental illness), are not alone. We are strong, resilient. I'm proud of who I am today, you all should be to. It inspires me to see that other people cope with the same illnesses as I do. 🖤