4 Methods for Managing Housework with DepressionIt is raining outside, which means my body physically hurts. So, I am sitting on the couch with my dogs. Unfortunately, I...reactions
Recognizing Signs of a Downward Spiral (and Tips for Not Falling Into It)When you have had major depressive disorder for as long as I have, it becomes easier to recognize the signs when things...reactions
Release Me: Depression and Loss of ControlWhat is the biggest depression-related hurdle to accomplishing your goals in your everyday life? Every person has a different answer to that...reactions
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
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
My Depression's InsomniaYet again, I find myself in my recliner instead of in my bed. My dogs have faithfully followed me to the living...reactions
Coping Tools for Depression: Take Our Polls!Depression sucks. And it can feel like an uphill battle trying to find ways to cope. Tools, techniques, therapies... There's a lot...reactions
Why Is It So Hard to Find a Therapist?For some people living with depression, deciding to reach out to a therapist can be a difficult decision. But this decision can...reactions
How Pets Help Me Live With DepressionDepression has a way of making those living with it feel completely alone. Additionally, isolation has a way of increasing the risk...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
People Don't Fake Depression, They Fake Being HappyI've been mentally ill for decades, and there have been some dark days. So dark I had to be hospitalized for 6...reactions
How My Spouse Experiences My DepressionMy depression takes up so much room in my life. It sucks out all the air of every room, and because of...reactions
When Even Showering Is Just Too HardThis past weekend I was at a conference where I won "Volunteer of the Year," the most coveted award for that particular...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
MDD-Related FatigueThe question of how I'm doing is usually met with one of the following quippy sayings, "I'm hanging in there," or "livin'...reactions
Closer to Fine: A Diagnosis That Never DisappearsI knew I had severe mental health issues before I knew that major depressive disorder (MDD) existed. When I was a newly...reactions
In The KitchenOver the years, I've had many a difficult conversations about my mental health and assorted mental illnesses. Sometimes these conversations were to...reactions
How I Prioritize Dealing With My DepressionWe are all so busy in our daily lives that sometimes we do not take the time to slow down and look...reactions
