My breathing accelerates, and I feel pressure on my chest. Reaching out is daunting. But I persist, sharing what’s bothering me as I type words into WhatsApp. I am hoping my friends will help me process my current anxiety. Yet, the result is disappointing. My words can’t really convey the state I’m in, and a genuine message from one friend feels like a wet cloth. My friends are not therapists, and while supportive, they won’t…

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