DEFICIENT

I'm doing research on depression and I found out that there's a correlation between anemia and depression. I've been iron deficient for years now, but, a few weeks ago, my doctor called especially concerned about the levels in my latest blood test. Maybe this is the catalyst for all the bad weather.

SOME SYMPTOMS I'VE EXPERIENCED

• extreme stress
• social anxiety
• fatigue
• mood swings
• loss of motivation
• bad memory
• self-loathing

Being in poor physical health already, my mental health went through hell:

1. first true heartbreak
2. French oral and final
3. Experimental Extravaganza (Digital Media Showcase)
4. college graduation
5. moving away from friends
6. no secure job prospects

It became and is a perfect storm, but I'm optimistic now because maybe this isn't me and this isn't my fault. Maybe I'm going to be ok.