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━ ✧ A GUIDE TO ACCURATE REPRESENTATION:

recently i’ve noticed a lot of misrepresentation in the roleplay community when it comes to mental illness. sadly, this topic is still widely misunderstood — even by writers. there is nothing wrong with giving your character a certain disorder, but it’s very important to realize that you have a responsibility to do so accurately and respectfully. research is king !! writing about mental illness without being knowledgeable is careless and can cause a great deal of harm. with that said, your local clinical psychology student has decided to round up everything i know about each branch of the DSM-5. think of this as your crash course in abnormal psych. these guides will be posted in a series and should serve as educational tools while developing your muse. most of this information can be found on google or scholarly databases, but i figured i’d save you a few extra keystrokes. this week we’ll be talking about: ANXIETY DISORDERS !! 

disclaimer: the examples, statistics, and diagnostic criteria listed below may be triggering to some. please, proceed with caution. i am not a licensed psychologist — i’m still studying to become one !! however, i also live with a mental illness so correct representation and portrayal is very important to me. if you, a friend, or a family member is struggling with mental health you can find a list of resources at the end of this post. my askbox is always open if you need someone to talk to or have any further questions. ☺

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