@nonightowl You're right. I've heard several stories about just how terribly people with mental illnesses get treated throughout Asian countries, along with other places across the globe. I think in Western culture, mental health seems to be used for a lot of marketing these days. Band aid solutions and expensive health trends on social media. Like one big advertisement. I think this only got worse with social media. But many people seem more depressed these days. Just like you mentioned with covid. I think whenever there's a discussion on mental health, most people rarely get to the root of the problem.

And thank you so much for your response. You're right about the pressure to conform. This is one of the reasons why I left social media. It only created more anxiety, and I began feeling worse about myself. I also understand how you feel about your neighbors. I've got loud neighbors, too. It's horrible lol. I'm feeling somewhat better today. Hope you're doing well.