Like Mother, Like Daughter: A Shared Depression DiagnosisI have not always felt like Eeyore, Winnie-the-Pooh's depressed friend. But 2023 was a rough year for me and I’m glad to...reactions
Coping With Decision ParalysisDecision paralysis is when someone has a big emotional reaction when making a decision. With decision paralysis, you might spend a long...reactions
Coping with Depression as a MomI've had my struggle with depression and anxiety since I was a teenager, so I knew as I was contemplating motherhood, I...reactions
What Research Says About Vitamin D for DepressionDepression is a complex condition. Many different factors can play a role in how you feel. You might have heard that vitamin...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
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
How to Help Someone With Depression: 6 Things Not to SayLike with any illness, it is difficult for people to always know the "right" thing to say. Especially when trying to support...reactions
Unplugging to Recharge: How a Tech Detox Can Help DepressionThe world feels very loud today. Most people carry a tiny computer in their pockets. We use screens for school, work, and...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
New Year, Same MeI don't make New Year's resolutions. (But if you do, I think that’s great!) When I do, it makes me feel bad...reactions
Coping With Depression During the HolidaysI love the holiday season. I'm one of those moms who loves to move her kids' Elf of the Shelf buddies and...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
Tips for Taking Care of Yourself This ThanksgivingThe holidays are often shown as times of great joy and togetherness. But for many, especially those managing Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)...reactions
When Your Appetite Changes: Depression and Eating HabitsDepression is more than just feeling sad. It is a serious medical condition that affects your whole body. It can change your...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
Cozy & Calm GiveawayThe Cozy & Calm Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! October is an important month for those of us...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...reactions
A Guy With Depression…In my work as an independent consultant, I have a love-hate relationship to LinkedIn. On the one hand, it feels like a...reactions
Unraveling the Layers of Mental Health StigmaWhile several health conditions face problems related to stigma, the stigma around individuals with mental health conditions is some of the most...reactions
Living With Treatment-Resistant DepressionWhen I was first diagnosed with depression almost 20 years ago, I thought it was no big deal. Of course, I was...reactions
