Should We Disclose Our Depression In The Workplace?Whether or not to disclose that we have a diagnosis of major depressive disorder in our workplace is a personal decision and depends on many factors. Regardless, the Americans with...reactions
What I Wish I Knew When I Started TherapyYou don't have to stay with the first therapist you meet. If you know the first or even second therapist who you meet is not the right fit for you...reactions
My Father and Me. A Legacy of Depression.My cousin, who is 10 years older than me, has been regaling me with stories of my father from the memories she holds. Which are different from mine. She recalls...reactions
The Anniversaries of My Parents' DeathsThe days of my parents' deaths came about a month apart, years apart. The grief I feel on the anniversaries of my parents' deaths takes on different forms. My mother...reactions
Depression and Dealing With Medical ConditionsMy psychiatric diagnoses are anorexia and borderline personality disorder, which are currently resolved, and major depressive disorder, which in the past was been recurrent, severe, with psychotic features, but now...reactions
The Impact of Depression on My CareerI'm a licensed clinical social worker practicing in the New York City area for almost 24 years. I also have lived experience with severe mental illness. Social work is my...reactions
Birthdays and Anniversaries: A Prescription for DepressionSeveral dates cluster together over a few months of the year that I anticipate bringing up difficult thoughts and feelings. I know I'll get through them. The question is, will...reactions
Anticipating Depression: Preparing Ahead For A Difficult DayWhat constitutes a difficult day? Everyone has their definition of a difficult day but I'm referring to days you can anticipate by the calendar's date – anniversaries of a sort...reactions
Five Ways Your Therapist Can Meet You Where You AreIf you're someone living with depression and working on finding the right therapist for you, here are some things to look for. These are some telltale signs that your therapist...reactions
Depression, Anger, and Processing Emotions in TherapyWhen I was last in any sort of sustained individual treatment, I worked with Dr. Lev*, a psychiatrist who specialized in borderline personality disorder. She utilized a treatment called transference-focused...reactions
The Challenges of Finding the Right PsychiatristBetween my diagnoses of major depressive disorder with psychotic features, the anorexia, and the borderline personality disorder, I've worked with a lot of psychiatrists. Not to mention the multiple admissions...reactions
Depression and Identifying as AsexualThe first time I thought about my sexuality was during my first year in high school. I was pitching on the softball team and about half the girls on the...reactions
How Anorexia Feeds DepressionContent Note: This article describes eating disorder thoughts, behaviors, and symptoms. It also mentions sexual abuse. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources...reactions
Major Depression's Cousin: High-Functioning DepressionThe majority of my depressive episodes have been severe major depressive episodes, in which I'm barely able to function, if at all. Almost all of them are accompanied by suicidal...reactions
World Behind Locked Doors: My First HospitalizationI awoke as the sun was rising, groggy and confused. In the next moment, I recalled what I had done just hours ago. I'd swallowed an entire bottle of pills...reactions
Depression Took Hold of My Career – And My LifeContent Note: This article describes suicide and suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. Having been diagnosed with anorexia and...reactions
The Depression Takes Root: Adolescence and My 20sContent Note: This article describes suicide and self-harm. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. I started smoking pot at 14 with...reactions
