This isn’t meant to be a cry for help. I just needed to get this off my chest somewhere.

And the anxiety—I struggle even going to the doctor. The last few times I went, I wasn’t taken seriously. They dismissed what I was going through and sent me away, and I’m still suffering with those same issues. That kind of invalidation makes it even harder to reach out again.

My job is draining the life out of me. I feel stuck. I wouldn’t get equal pay elsewhere, so switching isn’t really an option. I’ve thought about taking a pay cut for the sake of my mental health, but with how expensive everything is now, that would just bring on a different kind of stress.

For one, helping more with cleaning around the house. I’ve tried to manage it on my own, but eventually gave up. It’s just too much to handle by myself.

Despite being surrounded by people who care and try to comfort me, I feel incredibly alone. My partner, who I love dearly, tries their best—and I truly appreciate that—but there are things they could do that would genuinely help both of us feel better.