“When I first signed up for Brightside, I wasn't able to get out of bed and was overwhelmed by the amount of things I knew I should be doing but just couldn't find the motivation. I was sleeping too much or not at all. I wasn't eating. I was shutting out my family and my friends because I didn't want to burden them. I have a history of anxiety and depression, but it had never gotten so bad that I couldn't see a way out. I had lost my job in the pandemic, moved back in with my parents, been dumped by my boyfriend and had a falling out with my brother that caused significant damage to the rest of my family. Now, I've started a new job that I love and have been impressing my superiors with my performance. I moved to a new city into my own apartment, and I exercise every day. I feel more motivated to do the things I was putting off before, keeping up on laundry and cleaning and showering. I don't dread waking up in the morning and I have a solid sleep schedule. I feel so much better and I am so grateful that I reached out for help.”
“Brightside has given me access to mental healthcare on my schedule and hasn't confined me to office hours. It is difficult as a single parent to make the time for such an important thing. I'm thankful for the care I have received and feel more balanced and supported for it. Thank you!”
“I've had anxiety and depression medications my whole life. It's pretty much been a hassle to switch meds or try anything new so I just dealt with it for years. Within a couple of months here those barriers have been broken down and I've been feeling the best I have in years.”
“I was having a hard time, like many others, taking the first step to seek help. It felt like walking to a hospital on a broken foot. You know you neee to, but it is very difficult. That's where brightside came in. Was so easy to get started and felt good to have someone listen and try to help. I highly recommend Brightside to be that first step. Good luck with your journey and I hope that your struggles soon end.”
“You've been great, honestly I have to do more work, you have the tools, but its kind of a catch 22 - it's hard to do the work when I'm depressed. But things are improving, Patrick”
