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
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
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
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
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
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
