The Migraine and Depression Connection: Understanding the LinkImagine having a headache so bad it feels like thunder rumbling inside your head, making you sensitive to light and sound, and...reactions
Cozy & Calm GiveawayOctober is an important month for those of us navigating mental health challenges. To recognize World Mental Health Day on October 10th...reactions
Being Vigilant and Proactive Pays Off When You Are Suffering From DepressionIt's been almost eleven years since my most recent suicide attempt and psychiatric hospitalization which I attribute to a combination of taking...reactions
I Was Born Depressed...I am the youngest of three children. My siblings were teenagers when I was born, so I was raised much like an...reactions
7 Tips for Navigating College with DepressionCollege can be overwhelming, especially when you are prone to experiencing depression. Adults are returning to college at all ages these days...reactions
Depression and Psychotropic MedicationSome of my own story may contradict what I tell you here. As you read what I’ve written, please keep in mind...reactions
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...reactions
Stigma in Mental Health: When Depression Is On Your ChartStigma is a word used a lot as it relates to mental health. One way the concept translates to reality is when...reactions
Depression and Decision-Making: Why Am I So Overwhelmed?With depression, even the simplest choices can sometimes feel overwhelming. Should I go or not go? Say yes or say no? Attempt...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...reactions
Getting Plunged Into DarknessOn April 8 of last year, many people in North America were transfixed by the total solar eclipse in some areas and...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...reactions
Coping with Depression During a Job SearchLiving with depression can significantly impact various aspects of life, including the ability to carry out everyday tasks such as job searching...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...reactions
Do You Talk About Your Depression?Recently, I was thinking about the question: How much do you say about your depression? If you are like me, the answer...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...reactions
Searching for Joy Amid Treatment-Resistant DepressionLiving with major depressive disorder (MDD) is a constant daily battle. One method of coping with MDD is to find your joy...reactions
Depression: My Constant Companion?We all know someone like depression. She resembles a person you might meet at a party who follows you around the room...reactions
I've Got The Music In Me: Finding What Helps Me CopeMy parents raised their kids on music from a very young age. Mom sang old washing songs for us as she rinsed...reactions
Thriving With Major Depressive Disorder: 3 Essential Coping StrategiesMajor depressive disorder (MDD) can be challenging to manage, but there are a variety of coping strategies that can make management easier...reactions
