Congrats on making it through your first year as a nurse! That's a huge accomplishment, especially with all the added stressors. Remember, it's okay to have those flare-ups and lean on others for support. Talking it out really does wonders.
It's so frustrating when people brush off mental health issues with simplistic advice like "just get over it." If only it were that easy, right? But hey, educating others about it is a step in the right direction. And yeah, being a "highly" functioning depressed/anxious person can be a real balancing act. I'm also in the healthcare field, and navigating my own mental health while caring for others can be a journey. And I want to mention the AA meetings and shared this link nationalrehabhotline.org. It's so important to have resources for those who need them.