I Think We're Alone Now: Isolating With DepressionMy friends and family often ask me why I don't go out more often. They know, after many years of knowing my...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
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
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
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
Beautiful MonsterMy mother is a Tibetan Buddhist and has been studying meditation and mindfulness for about 50 years. Nowadays, she tunes into online...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
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
A Depression Diagnosis: It's Not "All In Your Head"Depression chooses its victims. The condition will rob them of their joy and steal every moment of their happiness. As a young...reactions
5 Ways I Prioritize My Well-being With Major Depressive DisorderI have battled major depressive disorder, known as MDD, for years. It is a daily challenge affecting everything, from relationships to sleep...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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
Drinking Your DepressionStep 1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol, and that our lives had become unmanageable. For many of us, depression has...reactions
