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...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
The Depression Cloud... It Always FollowsDo you remember the commercials featuring a depressed drawn figure with a cloud and rain depicted overhead? I sometimes feel like I'm...reactions
My Journey to Find "Dr. Right"My healthcare providers have been all over the place through the years. I have seen a host of different physicians for 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...reactions
Relationships and Major Depressive Disorder: Navigating Love and FriendshipWhile relationships are complicated, major depressive disorder (MDD) can multiply the complications of acquiring and maintaining relationships. MDD can affect a variety...reactions
Have You Ever Received Bad Advice in Therapy?Following my diagnosis of depression and generalized anxiety disorder, I began seeing a counselor for treatment about 12 years ago. Despite being...reactions
When The Laundry Keeps Piling Up: Finding Hope (and Motivation) in Small PlacesMajor depressive disorder (MDD) forced me to reshape the way I think about the world in so many different ways. If I'm...reactions
Qualities I Look for in a TherapistOver the years, I have seen a variety of therapists in hopes of treating my major depressive disorder. Through this trial and...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...reactions
Choosing a Semicolon, Not a Period: a Tattoo for My GrandmothersHere's the thing about tattoos – once you get one, you'll want another, and so on, and so on. Several years ago...reactions
Anxiety: My Depression's Loyal CompanionWhen depression strikes and rears its ugly head, anxiety is not far behind. At least that has been my experience. Depression and...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
When Our Loved Ones Experience "Compassion Fatigue"I've had depression and anxiety for 20 years. Almost 5 years ago, I went inpatient for 6 weeks because I was suicidal...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
"Self-care" Isn’t Just a Buzzword (and No, a Spa Day Doesn't Cure Depression)I've lived with depression for most of my life. It is a vicious disease, capable of draining you to the core. If...reactions
Virtual TherapyTomorrow morning, I have an appointment with my psychologist. Earlier this week, I had an appointment with my psychiatrist. Luckily for me...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...reactions
When I Go Off My Meds...As a person recovering from addiction, I was both aroused and suspicious when I was first prescribed an antidepressant. Aroused because the...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
