Ella Endi, who goes by the username nakedwithanxiety on Instagram, focuses on discussing and addressing issues related to anxiety. She also encourages others to face their problems with courage and inspiring them with supportive quotes.
Recently, Endi opened up about the disillusion of filters in Apps, how they could erase or enhance facial features. Endi contends that it could also erase signs on people who are struggling with mental health issues.
Endi, who’s 27 years old, “A mental health diagnosis is an intangible thing -- we can feel it, but no one can see it. And that’s a really dangerous aspect of these conditions because not only does it keep us from receiving the empathy we deserve, but it often allows us to hide our suffering.
“I took both of these photos last Monday evening. I didn’t get much sleep the night before and that led to me having a rough day mentally. Every minor inconvenience stuck to me like glue and by nighttime it all felt so heavy that I couldn’t help but cry.”
Then, after two hours of letting her feelings out, Endi saw what happened to her face in the mirror. She was completely surprised by how her tears had smudged her makeup all over. Endi said that her reflection opened up a revelation in her mind about the day she just had
She took a photo of the aftermath and sent it to her best friend. Then, they proceeded to discuss what was going on. She said, “Then we started sending silly selfies back-and-forth, which led to me taking the photo on the left.”
Endi said, “Sure, that level of makeup isn’t exactly typical for me, but holy smokes, I look like a total badass! My eyes, skin, and smile are all GLOWING. I look like I’m doing well there, but I absolutely wasn’t.
“These two photos taken in the same night tell totally different stories, so I just want to remind you that you don't need to hide your pain away from the world. If you're having a shitty day, you don't have to post a cute/happy selfie to keep up appearances.”
Anxiety may seem small or inconsequential to others who don’t suffer from it. But to those who do, it can be pretty inhibiting.
Endi added, “Reach out to a trusted friend, family member, or mental health professional for support when you need it. Asking for help doesn't mean you're weak -- it means you're brave AF!”
