How to Be Spiritual When You Have Anxiety and Depression (Gen Z Real Talk)

How to be spiritual with anxiety and depression explained: Discover realistic spiritual practices for mental illness, integrate therapy and spirituality, adapt practices for anxious minds, work with your mental health not against it, and build authentic spiritual life while managing clinical conditions.

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Quick Answer: You can absolutely be spiritual while having anxiety and depression—but not the way typical spiritual teachings suggest. Traditional practices need adaptation: use grounding over transcendence, movement over sitting meditation, self-compassion over positive affirmations, micro-practices over long sessions, and therapy + medication + spirituality together (not instead of). The key is working WITH your mental health reality, not pretending it doesn't exist. Your anxiety and depression don't block your spirituality—they're part of your spiritual journey. Treat your mental illness FIRST, then add gentle spiritual practices that support (not replace) your treatment.

Let me tell you about three people trying to be spiritual while managing mental illness:

Jordan, 22 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder): Tried meditation like everyone said. Their anxious thoughts got LOUDER. Panic attacks increased. A spiritual teacher told them "your resistance is the problem." Jordan felt like a failure at spirituality on top of everything else.

Sam, 20 (Major Depression): Downloaded gratitude app, tried positive affirmations, attempted to "raise their vibration." But they couldn't get out of bed most days. Felt guilty that spirituality wasn't "working." Spiritual community said they were "choosing low vibration." This made depression worse.

Alex, 25 (Both Anxiety and Depression): Wanted spiritual connection desperately. Tried every practice. Nothing worked. Got told to "just trust the universe" while having panic attacks about paying rent. Felt abandoned by spirituality when they needed it most.

What they all have in common:

Real clinical mental illness (not just "bad thoughts")
Genuine spiritual seeking
Traditional spiritual advice HARMED them
Made to feel like THEY were the problem
Needed different approaches, not more effort

Here's what nobody tells you about being spiritual with mental illness:

Traditional spiritual teachings assume you have a regulated nervous system, stable brain chemistry, and baseline mental health. You don't.

This means most spiritual advice isn't just unhelpful for you—it's actively harmful.

But here's the truth spiritual communities don't want to admit:

You can be deeply spiritual AND have mental illness. You can meditate AND take medication. You can be awakened AND see a therapist. You can connect with the divine AND be clinically depressed.

Your mental illness doesn't make you less spiritual. It makes you need DIFFERENT spiritual approaches.

According to research, Gen Z has the highest rates of anxiety and depression ever recorded. You're not alone in this struggle. And you deserve spiritual practices that work FOR your brain, not against it.

This article will show you:

Why traditional spirituality fails with mental illness
How to adapt practices for anxious/depressed brains
Integrating therapy, medication, AND spirituality
Building realistic spiritual practice
What to do when spiritual practices trigger you
Finding community that gets it

Because you don't have to choose between mental health treatment and spiritual life.

You get BOTH. You deserve BOTH.

Why Traditional Spirituality Fails When You Have Mental Illness

Let's be brutally honest about why most spiritual advice doesn't work for you:

The "Just Think Positive" Problem

What you're told: "Your thoughts create your reality! Just change your thoughts and you'll feel better! Positive vibes only!"

Why this is harmful when you have depression:

Depression is brain chemistry, not "negative thinking"
You CAN'T just think yourself out of it
Attempting this creates shame and failure
Makes you feel weak for "not trying hard enough"
Delays getting real treatment

Why this is harmful when you have anxiety:

Anxiety isn't a choice
Telling anxious thoughts to stop makes them louder
Creates second-layer anxiety (anxious about being anxious)
Positive thinking can trigger panic ("I should feel good but I DON'T")

The reality: According to mental health research, depression and anxiety are medical conditions affecting brain chemistry. They're not "bad thoughts" you can positive-think away.

The "Raise Your Vibration" Trap

What spiritual teachers say: "You're experiencing depression because you're vibrating at low frequency. Just raise your vibration!"

Why this is cruel:

Implies mental illness is your fault
Suggests you're CHOOSING to suffer
Ignores biological reality
Creates spiritual bypassing
Prevents real treatment
Victim-blames

The truth: You're not "low vibration." You have a medical condition. There's a massive difference.

The Meditation Assumption

What everyone recommends: "Just meditate! 10 minutes daily will cure your anxiety and depression!"

Why this often backfires:

For anxiety:

Sitting still can trigger panic
Focusing on breath increases anxiety for some
Silence amplifies racing thoughts
Can cause dissociation
Makes symptoms worse, not better

For depression:

Can deepen disconnection
Increases rumination
Too much space for negative thoughts
Requires energy you don't have
Feels impossible when you can barely function

See our article on when meditation makes anxiety worse for why this happens and alternatives.

The "Trust the Universe" Bypass

What you hear: "Just surrender! Trust the universe will provide! Everything happens for a reason!"

Why this doesn't help:

Doesn't pay bills or solve real problems
Ignores practical needs
Enables avoidance of responsibility
Minimizes genuine suffering
Spiritual bypassing at its worst

When you have anxiety: "Trust the universe" triggers MORE anxiety because anxiety is ABOUT uncertainty and lack of control.

When you have depression: "Everything happens for a reason" feels like gaslighting when you're barely surviving.

The Shame Spiral

What happens when spiritual advice doesn't work:

You think:

"I'm not spiritual enough"
"I'm doing it wrong"
"I must not want to heal"
"I'm broken beyond help"
"Even spirituality can't save me"

This creates:

More depression (hopelessness)
More anxiety (failure)
Isolation (can't admit it's not working)
Delaying real treatment (still hoping spirituality will fix it)
Spiritual trauma (feeling abandoned by the divine)

The real problem: The practices weren't designed for your brain. It's not your fault.

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The Both/And Approach: Treatment + Spirituality

You don't have to choose. You need BOTH.

Medical Treatment First

Non-negotiable foundation:

Get proper mental health care:

See therapist (weekly or biweekly)
Consider psychiatrist for medication evaluation
Get actual diagnosis
Follow treatment plan
Take medication as prescribed (if recommended)

Why treatment comes first:

Stabilizes brain chemistry
Gives you capacity for spiritual practice
Addresses root biological issues
Provides professional support
Makes spirituality actually accessible

Common resistance: "But medication will block my spiritual connection!"

The truth: Medication helps your brain function properly, which SUPPORTS spiritual practice. Many deeply spiritual people take medication. Your spirituality isn't in your unbalanced brain chemistry.

Types of Therapy That Help

Effective therapeutic approaches:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):

Evidence-based for anxiety and depression
Teaches thought-pattern awareness
Provides practical tools
Short-term, goal-focused

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT):

Great for emotion regulation
Teaches distress tolerance
Mindfulness-based (but adapted)
Helpful for intense emotions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT):

Integrates mindfulness naturally
Focus on values and meaning
Psychological flexibility
Complements spiritual practice

EMDR (for trauma-related anxiety/depression):

Processes traumatic memories
Reduces triggers
Helps nervous system regulation
Allows spiritual growth

Somatic therapy:

Body-based approach
Releases stored trauma
Regulates nervous system
Connects to embodiment practices

Find a therapist who:

Understands mental illness
Is open to spirituality (doesn't have to be spiritual themselves)
Won't push spirituality as replacement for treatment
Supports integration of both

Medication Reality Check

Common spiritual community lies about medication:

"Medication blocks your third eye"
"You're avoiding your spiritual lessons"
"Real healing doesn't need chemicals"
"Just meditate instead"
"Medication lowers your vibration"

The actual truth:

Medication treats brain chemistry imbalances
It ENABLES spiritual practice by giving you capacity
Many awakened people take medication
It's a tool, not a failure
Brain health = foundation for spiritual health

Types of medication that help:

SSRIs/SNRIs (antidepressants)
Anti-anxiety medications
Mood stabilizers
Others as prescribed

Work with psychiatrist to find what helps. This is healthcare, not spiritual failure.

The Integration Formula

How to combine both successfully:

Daily structure:

Take medication as prescribed (morning)
Therapy weekly or biweekly (scheduled)
Gentle spiritual practice (when you have capacity)
Support both simultaneously

What this looks like:

Medication stabilizes brain chemistry
Therapy processes thoughts and patterns
Spiritual practice adds meaning and connection
All three support each other

Not:

Medication OR spirituality
Therapy OR spiritual practice
Treatment OR personal growth

But:

Medication AND spirituality
Therapy AND spiritual practice
Treatment AND personal growth

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Spiritual Practices Adapted for Anxiety

If you have anxiety, you need different approaches:

Grounding Over Transcendence

Traditional spirituality emphasizes:

Transcending the body
Rising above physical reality
Leaving earthly concerns
Ascending to higher realms

With anxiety, you need the OPPOSITE:

Coming INTO the body
Grounding in physical reality
Connecting to earth
Descending into present moment

Grounding practices that help:

Feet on floor:

Sit with feet flat
Feel connection to ground
Imagine roots growing down
Anchor in body
2-5 minutes

5-4-3-2-1 technique:

Name 5 things you see
4 things you can touch
3 things you hear
2 things you smell
1 thing you taste

Body scanning (modified):

Notice body sensations
Don't force anything
If area feels bad, move to different area
You're in charge
Ground back to reality

Nature immersion:

Barefoot on grass
Lean against tree
Feel sun or wind
Connect to earth
Natural anxiety reducer

Movement Over Stillness

Sitting meditation often makes anxiety worse. Try:

Walking meditation:

Slow deliberate walking
Notice each step
Heel, ball, toes
Breathing naturally
Can do anywhere

Yoga (trauma-informed):

Movement + breath
Stay in body
Trauma-sensitive teachers
Listen to your body always
Stop if triggered

Dance or free movement:

Put on music
Move however feels good
Release anxiety through body
No rules or "right way"
Very effective for discharge

Shaking or vibrating:

Stand and shake body
Releases nervous energy
Animals do this after threat
2-5 minutes shifts state
Sounds weird but works

Eyes-Open Practices

Closing eyes can trigger anxiety. Keep them open:

Soft gaze meditation:

Eyes open, unfocused
Look at floor or wall
Notice peripheral vision
Stay connected to space
Blink naturally

Candle gazing:

Look at candle flame
Soft focus
When mind wanders, return to flame
Grounding and calming
Easier than eyes closed

Nature observation:

Watch clouds, trees, water
Notice details
Let mind focus externally
Calming and present
Reduces internal focus on anxiety

Breath Practices (Carefully)

Breath work can trigger panic. If it does, SKIP IT.

If breathwork feels okay, try:

Natural breath awareness:

Don't change breath
Just notice it happening
No control or manipulation
Gentle observation only
Stop if anxiety increases

Longer exhale (if comfortable):

Breathe in naturally
Breathe out slightly longer
Like 4 in, 6 out
Activates calming response
Only if it feels okay

NEVER:

Force breath holding
Rapid breathing (can trigger panic)
Complicated patterns
Anything that increases anxiety

If breath focus makes anxiety worse, use movement or grounding instead.

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Spiritual Practices Adapted for Depression

If you have depression, you need practices that honor your reality:

Self-Compassion Over Positive Affirmations

Positive affirmations often backfire with depression: "I am joyful and abundant!" feels like lying when you're depressed. This creates more shame.

Try self-compassion instead:

Reality-based affirmations:

"I'm doing the best I can right now"
"It's okay to struggle"
"I deserve gentleness"
"This is hard and I'm still here"
"I'm worthy even when I'm suffering"

Kristin Neff's self-compassion practice:

"This is a moment of suffering"
"Suffering is part of life"
"May I be kind to myself"

Why this works: Acknowledges reality instead of denying it. Creates space for suffering instead of rejecting it.

Micro-Practices for Low Energy

Depression makes everything exhausting. Start TINY:

1-minute practices:

Light a candle (ritual complete)
One breath of awareness
Touch something textured
Look at something beautiful
That's it—you're done

3-minute practices:

Write 3 words in journal
Sit in sunlight
Listen to one song
Pet an animal
Gentle stretching

5-minute practices:

Walk to mailbox
Make tea mindfully
Water one plant
Look at clouds
Light incense and sit

These are REAL spiritual practices. Depression requires us to redefine what counts.

Evidence Collecting

Depression says nothing good ever happens. Prove it wrong:

Daily evidence journal:

One thing that went okay
One small thing you accomplished
One moment that wasn't completely awful
One thing you're grateful for (if accessible)

Keep expectations LOW:

"I got out of bed" counts
"I brushed my teeth" counts
"The sun was out" counts
"I didn't cry today" counts

Why this works: Depression filters out positive information. Deliberately collecting evidence retrains your brain to notice okay moments.

Spiritual Self-Care as Survival

With depression, spiritual practice IS:

Taking your medication
Getting to therapy
Eating one meal
Taking a shower
Getting through the day
Asking for help
Resting when needed

These are sacred acts. These are spiritual practices. Survival is holy work.

Permission Slips

You have permission to:

Not meditate if you can't
Skip spiritual practices when too depressed
Have no energy for rituals
Let your altar gather dust
Take breaks from all of it
Just survive some days

Spirituality will still be there when you have capacity. Taking care of yourself IS spiritual.

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When Spiritual Practices Make Things Worse

Sometimes practices trigger or worsen symptoms. Here's what to do:

Signs a Practice Isn't Working

Stop immediately if:

Meditation triggers:

Panic attacks increasing
Dissociation happening
Flashbacks emerging
Anxiety worsening not improving
Feeling unsafe in body
Overwhelming distress

Spiritual practices cause:

Depression deepening
Suicidal thoughts increasing
Complete inability to function
Psychotic symptoms
Harm to self or others
Medical emergency

If any of these happen, STOP the practice and seek professional help immediately.

What to Do Instead

When practices don't work:

1. Stop forcing it:

No practice is worth harming yourself
There's no spiritual prize for suffering
Your wellbeing comes first always
Try different approaches

2. Get professional evaluation:

See therapist about what happened
Psychiatrist if needed
Rule out worsening conditions
Adjust treatment if necessary

3. Find alternatives:

If meditation triggers, try movement
If sitting still is hard, walk
If breath work causes panic, skip it
If visualization overwhelms, ground instead

4. Work with trauma-informed practitioner:

Spiritual teacher with mental health awareness
Therapist with spiritual openness
Both ideally
Guides who understand your challenges

Creating Safety in Practice

How to make spiritual practices safer:

Start with eyes open:

Reduces dissociation risk
Maintains connection to reality
Can stop easily if needed
Feels more grounded

Keep sessions short:

2-5 minutes maximum starting out
Build slowly over time
Don't push through distress
Stop when you need to

Have grounding tools ready:

Ice cube to hold
Cold water to splash
Textured object
Grounding practice memorized
Quick exit plan

Practice in safe space:

Familiar comfortable location
Door unlocked (not trapped)
Time of day you feel best
With support person nearby if needed

Trust your body:

If something feels wrong, it is
Don't override your instincts
Your nervous system knows what's safe
Honor its signals

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Finding Community That Gets It

You need spiritual community that honors your mental health reality:

What Healthy Community Looks Like

Green flags in spiritual spaces:

They understand:

Mental illness is real and medical
Therapy and medication are necessary
Not everything is "energy" or "vibration"
Suffering isn't always a lesson
Medical treatment and spirituality coexist

They provide:

Mental health resources and referrals
Trigger warnings when appropriate
Accessible practices
Multiple options for participation
Permission to sit out
No judgment for struggles

They don't:

Shame medication use
Promote spiritual bypassing
Claim to cure mental illness
Pressure you to push through triggers
Use toxic positivity
Victim-blame suffering

Red Flags to Avoid

Run from communities that:

Promote dangerous ideas:

"Medication blocks your spiritual growth"
"Just raise your vibration"
"You're attracting depression"
"Mental illness is karmic punishment"
"Therapy means you don't trust the universe"

Create cult-like dynamics:

Guru worship
Isolation from outside support
Financial exploitation
Sexual misconduct
Discouraging mental health treatment

Practice spiritual bypassing:

Only positive emotions allowed
Suffering dismissed as "low vibration"
Real problems ignored
"Love and light" used to silence
Toxic positivity enforced

Where to Find Mental Health-Aware Spiritual Community

Look for:

Online options:

Reddit: r/spirituality, mental health-aware groups
Facebook: "Spiritual + Therapy" type groups
Discord servers for spiritual seekers in therapy
Instagram: #spiritualtherapy #traumainformed

In-person options:

Therapists who integrate spirituality
Trauma-informed yoga studios
Mindfulness-based therapy groups
Spiritual but not religious communities
Recovery programs (AA, Al-Anon integrate spirituality)

What to ask:

"Do you support members using mental health treatment?"
"How do you handle mental health crises?"
"What's your view on medication?"
"Are practices adapted for trauma?"

If answers are dismissive or toxic, leave. Your mental health is more important than any community.

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Building Your Sustainable Practice

How to maintain spiritual life long-term with mental illness:

The Foundation

Non-negotiable priorities:

1. Mental health treatment (always first):

Therapy consistently
Medication as prescribed
Crisis plan in place
Professional support maintained
Never skip this for spiritual practice

2. Basic functioning (daily survival):

Sleep adequate hours
Eat regularly
Basic hygiene
Take medications
These ARE spiritual practices

3. Gentle spiritual practices (when you have capacity):

Adapted to your needs
No forcing or pushing
Stop if harmful
Resume when ready
Flexible and forgiving

What Sustainable Looks Like

Realistic daily practice:

Good days (more capacity):

10-15 minutes adapted practice
Journaling
Nature time
Connection with others
Creative expression

Okay days (some capacity):

5 minutes grounding
One micro-practice
Medication and basic self-care
That's enough

Bad days (minimal capacity):

Take medication
Survive the day
Rest
That's IT
No guilt

This flexibility IS spiritual maturity. Rigidity makes mental illness worse.

Long-Term Integration

Over months and years:

As treatment progresses:

Mental health stabilizes (hopefully)
More capacity emerges
Spiritual practice deepens
Integration strengthens
But still honor limits

You might:

Try practices that didn't work before
Deepen existing practices
Add new elements
Join communities
Even teach others eventually

But always:

Maintain mental health treatment
Honor your capacity
Stop what doesn't work
Prioritize wellbeing
Stay flexible

When Mental Health Worsens

Relapses happen. Depression and anxiety fluctuate:

During worsening:

Reduce spiritual practice to minimum
Increase professional support
Focus on survival
No guilt about pausing
This is temporary

Spiritual practice becomes:

Taking medication consistently
Getting to appointments
Asking for help
Making it through
Basic functioning

This IS spiritual. Taking care of yourself when struggling is deeply spiritual work.

The Gift of Integration

What you gain long-term:

Spiritual life that honors your reality
Practices that support (not harm) you
Community that gets it
No more spiritual bypassing
Authentic connection to the divine
Meaning even in suffering
Hope that's realistic

This is the goal—not perfection, but sustainable spiritual life alongside mental health management.

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You Can Be Both: Mentally Ill AND Spiritual

These aren't contradictions. They're your reality.

Redefining Spiritual Success

Spiritual success with mental illness looks like:

Managing symptoms better over time
Having tools that help
Getting through hard days
Maintaining treatment
Moments of peace more frequent
Connection to something greater (even when suffering)
Meaning in the struggle
Community support
Functioning at your baseline
Still here, still trying

Not:

Being enlightened or "healed"
Never struggling
Perfect peace always
No more symptoms
Complete transcendence

This is realistic spirituality. This is honest spirituality. This is YOUR spirituality.

Your Mental Illness as Part of Your Path

Controversial but true: Your anxiety and depression ARE part of your spiritual journey. Not something to transcend or overcome, but to integrate and work with.

What you learn through mental illness:

Deep compassion (for yourself and others)
Humility (knowing you can't control everything)
Resilience (surviving what feels unsurvivable)
Authenticity (no room for spiritual bypassing)
Wisdom (understanding suffering intimately)
Connection (to others who struggle)

This doesn't mean mental illness is "a gift" or "happens for a reason." It means you can find meaning IN it while still treating it.

The Both/And Truth

You are:

Sick AND spiritual
Struggling AND seeking
Medicated AND mystical
In therapy AND on a path
Suffering AND sacred
Human AND divine

All of these are true simultaneously. You don't have to choose.

Moving Forward

Your spiritual journey with mental illness:

Will be different from others'
Requires adaptation and flexibility
Includes setbacks and relapses
Needs professional support always
Honors your limits
Celebrates your resilience
Is uniquely yours

And it's just as valid as anyone else's spiritual path. More valid, actually, because it's REAL.

Your Spirituality + Mental Illness Questions Answered

Q: Can I be spiritual if I take medication?

YES. Absolutely, completely, yes. Medication treats brain chemistry—it doesn't block spiritual connection. Many deeply spiritual people take medication. Your brain is an organ; treating it is healthcare, not spiritual failure. Anyone who shames you for taking medication doesn't understand mental illness and shouldn't be your spiritual guide.

Q: Why do spiritual practices make my anxiety worse?

Many traditional practices (sitting meditation, breathwork, visualization) can trigger anxiety or panic for various reasons: they activate your nervous system when it's already activated, create more internal focus when you need grounding, or trigger trauma responses. This doesn't mean you're doing it wrong—these practices just aren't right for YOUR nervous system. Try movement, grounding, or eyes-open practices instead.

Q: Is my depression blocking me from spiritual experiences?

No. Depression might make spiritual experiences feel different or less frequent, but it's not "blocking" you. You might need to adapt HOW you practice. Depression is a medical condition affecting brain chemistry—it's not spiritual failure or karmic punishment. Treat the depression (medication, therapy) and spiritual connection often naturally increases as your brain heals.

Q: Should I stop therapy and just focus on spiritual healing?

NO. Never. This is dangerous spiritual bypassing. Mental illness requires professional treatment. Spirituality can complement therapy but never replace it. Anyone telling you to stop mental health treatment for spiritual reasons is giving harmful advice. You need BOTH therapy and spiritual practice—they work together, not instead of each other.

Q: What if I can't maintain a daily spiritual practice because of my mental illness?

That's okay. Perfect consistency isn't required. Practice when you have capacity. Some days that's 10 minutes, some days it's nothing. Your mental health management (medication, therapy, basic functioning) IS your spiritual practice on hard days. Release guilt about inconsistency—it's part of having mental illness. Flexibility is spiritual maturity.

Q: How do I know if a spiritual teacher or community is safe for people with mental illness?

Ask directly: "What's your view on medication?" "Do you support members in therapy?" "How do you handle mental health crises?" Watch for: respect for professional treatment, trauma-informed approaches, accessible practices, no toxic positivity, no shaming medication. Red flags: claiming to cure mental illness, discouraging therapy, promoting spiritual bypassing, victim-blaming suffering.

Q: Can spiritual awakening cause anxiety or depression?

Awakening can activate existing mental health conditions or bring up unprocessed trauma, which might look like new anxiety/depression. BUT—clinical anxiety and depression also just exist independently of awakening. Get professional evaluation. If you're having spiritual experiences AND mental health symptoms, address BOTH: see a therapist for mental health and a spiritual mentor for awakening guidance. Never use "awakening" to avoid getting mental health treatment you need.

Join Our Mental Health-Aware Spiritual Community

You don't have to choose between mental health treatment and spiritual life.

If you're navigating anxiety, depression, and spiritual seeking together, you've found your people.

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We're building a community that values:

Mental health treatment + spirituality
Both/and approach
Realistic practices
Professional support encouraged
No toxic positivity
No spiritual bypassing
Authentic struggle honored

Because your mental illness doesn't make you less spiritual.

It makes you human. It makes you real. It makes you exactly who you are.

And you deserve spiritual practices that honor ALL of you—including the parts that struggle.

Welcome to integrated spirituality. Welcome to practices that work with your mental health. Welcome home. 💜✨

Final thought: You are not broken. You are not less spiritual. You are not failing.

You have a medical condition that requires treatment. AND you're a spiritual being seeking connection.

Both are true. Both matter. Both deserve care and attention.

Treat your mental illness. Build your spiritual practice. Do both. Be both.

You don't have to choose. You get to be whole—mental illness, spirituality, and all.

That's not just okay. That's beautiful. 🌟💚🙏