the pursuit of self

About: I'm a college student (psychology major with a concentration in counseling). And what I find most intriguing about my life is that I can help to sort thoughts out for other people, but I can't seem to do that for myself. I suffer from depression and anxiety, which I fight everyday and are extremely debilitating at times.

I also am very self conscious, and off and on I suffer from disordered eating as well. Currently I am overweight, and trying to lose weight... however, the way in which I do so (healthy verse not healthy) often fluctuates.

I'm a huge paradox, and I contradict myself quite often. This is because every day I am fighting my mental issues, constantly trying to be optimistic in the midst of pure pessimism. "Be kind, for everyone is fighting a hard battle."

But other than that...I like simple things, like trees and chai tea and painting. I like meditation, and yoga. I'd rather be alone reading, than at a club. I like genuineness and people who don't care to conform to society's standards. I believe in one way of treating people, and that is with love.