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I awoke as the sun was rising, groggy and confused. In the next moment, I recalled what I had done just hours ago. I'd swallowed an entire bottle of pills...

I 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 see it in the rear-view mirror. That is...

Yet again, I find myself in my recliner instead of in my bed. My dogs have faithfully followed me to the living room and are curled up under my giant...

I don't make New Year's resolutions. (But if you do, I think that’s great!) When I do, it makes me feel bad because of the "New Year, New Me" ideology...

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Content Note: This article describes suicide and suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. Having been diagnosed with anorexia and...

Content Note: This article describes suicide and self-harm. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. I started smoking pot at 14 with...

Depression has a way of making those living with it feel completely alone. Additionally, isolation has a way of increasing the risk of depression. It can be a very vicious...

I love the holiday season. I'm one of those moms who loves to move her kids' Elf of the Shelf buddies and think of all kinds of antics. I love...

My depression takes up so much room in my life. It sucks out all the air of every room, and because of my day jobs (working in mental health), my...

This past weekend I was at a conference where I won "Volunteer of the Year," the most coveted award for that particular organization. I was in such a good mood...

Decision paralysis is when someone has a big emotional reaction when making a decision. With decision paralysis, you might spend a long time thinking about your choices. But you still...

For some people living with depression, deciding to reach out to a therapist can be a difficult decision. But this decision can be even harder when it is hard to...

Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...

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Are you living with major depressive disorder (MDD)? No matter where you are in your MDD journey, we want to hear from you. To learn more about the challenges of...