Welcome to My New Blog, and...

I create this new blog not only because I want to express myself and inspire people, but also because I am too tired of receiving misunderstanding, judgment or even criticism from people who either don't understand me, or don't understand mental health issues, or both;

or people who don't even bother to understand the hardships of other people.

My name is Leyi Zhou, go by Louise or LZ or whatever you desire, because I understand a name is just a symbol but not an intrinsic characteristic. I was first diagnosed with depression, and then anxiety, and I have had chronic mental health symptoms for 10 years. Till now.

I used to feel extremely bothered and ashamed about my symptoms, so I always faked I was doing well and tried to cover myself with heavy makeup, grades, or whatever that does not come from sincere self-love.

But it did not help with anything. I still suffer. People who gonna judge still judge. Society still stigmatizes mental health.

So I am tired of everything I experienced.

I am tired of overexplaining my symptoms to my professors and employers but still receiving no understanding;

I am tired of being blamed for my own suffering which is not necessarily my fault;

I am tired of faking I am doing well and being a so-called "considerate" person who always strives not to bring trouble to others;

I am tired of being tired because judgment and bias against mental health are such stupid things.

For I am too tired of all of these, I decided to create this blog. I don't know how far this blog gonna go, or how influential it will be for the sake of all human beings.

I will definitely add more posts about self-growth and mental health awareness in the future, but now they are not my primary goals.

Right now, I am only focusing on one thing.

VOICE OUT

From I was first diagnosed with depression to now that I create this blog, I spent almost 10 years on discovering my true self and understanding who I REALLY AM;

and now, I am unapologetic and unafraid that even though I have been through isolation, judgment and even attack, I understand my core value will not change by outside opinions and views.

I am tired and I am energized;

I am bored and I am excited;

I am frustrated and I am encouraged;

I am disappointed and I am hopeful;

I AM WHO I AM AND I ALWAYS WILL BE WHO I AM

Yes I believe I am in the right direction and I will continue to go until the end!

For abundance, love, and liberty

🌈🌞🌙🌟

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致我的中文读者们，这个博客在可以预见的未来里应该还是会以英文为主（因为推广和受众和一些其他的你我都懂的等等的原因😂），但是我仍然非常感激你们的来访以及支持。我是个懒人，而且抑郁症的确会极度减缓我做事情的效率，且导致我拖延，这使我每写一篇博文都要花上好久的时间😅但是我保证未来也一定会有中文的post，尤其是针对华语人群独有的心理及文化议题，谢谢你们！💕🙏

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