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
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
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
