I struggled for years because no one would talk about mental health I grew up thinking I was broken and I would never be good enough because of my mental health I was well over 20 before I realized I had adhd depression and anxiety All because no one wanted to talk about it I struggled to make connections and feel normal Now I refuse to take a chance on my children If I 'm overwhelmed and need a minute I verbalize it If I 'm depressed and struggling they know If I 'm having a panic attack they know I 'm an open book about my emotions just in a children 's book form They dont get the details of w h a t 's going thru my head just that I 'm simply struggling whether it he adhd based anxiety based ect.