Describe a character who is trying to maintain an appearance of normality during a mental breakdown.

In stories revolving around mental health, it can be challenging to accurately and effectively portray the subject’s emotional turmoil. With this writing prompt, explore the difficult balance between public personas and private struggles. How does a character’s mental distress bleed into their daily life? What do they do to hide it, and how do they handle the strain of maintaining this façade? Use this situation to dive deep into the emotional journey of the character.

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