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Receiving therapy and medication from her GP was the beginning of her journey toward managing her anxiety. She began to understand that SAD is a legitimate condition, one that could be addressed with the right support and knowledge.

The Empowering Journey of Writing

After receiving her diagnosis, Estom took to writing as a form of therapy. Her initial motivations included both conveying her feelings and helping others who might be facing similar battles. She began blogging, sharing her experiences in an accessible, relatable manner. Her first book, Raw, Mad Here, became a bestseller, shining a light on the conversation around anxiety and mental health.