How Depression and an Eating Disorder Took Over My Career and My LifeContent Note: This article describes suicide and suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health...reactions
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactions
Depression Starts in the Mind: What Meditation Taught Me About Thoughts vs. FeelingsFor the past year I've been enrolled in a graduate program in clinical mental health counseling at Naropa University in Boulder—a three-year...reactions
Why I Take Antidepressants: My Journey with 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
How to Recognize When Your Depression Is Getting WorseDepression is a serious mental health illness affecting millions of people around the world. Many people with depression will have more than...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
Medical Gaslighting: What It Is and How to Advocate for YourselfMedical gaslighting is defined as the dismissal—or downplaying—of symptoms by a medical professional. It can lead you to question your own experience...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
Now Closed - Protect Your Peace GiveawayThe Protect Your Peace Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! This May, in honor of Mental Health Month, we...reactions
Tips for Coping with Depression and InsomniaYet again, I find myself in my recliner instead of in my bed. My dogs have faithfully followed me to the living...reactions
Major Depression's Cousin: High-Functioning DepressionThe majority of my depressive episodes have been severe major depressive episodes, in which I'm barely able to function, if at all...reactions
Recognizing Signs of a Downward Spiral (and Tips for Not Falling Into It)When you have had major depressive disorder for as long as I have, it becomes easier to recognize the signs when your...reactions
Dating Apps and Depression: What I Learned at 63 Starting OverI recently left a difficult love relationship, moved 2000 miles away, and began a new life by entering a three-year master's program...reactions
Why Depression Causes Appetite ChangesDepression is more than just feeling sad. It is a serious medical condition that affects your whole body. It can change your...reactions
What Are Clinical Trials: A Complete GuideA clinical trial is a specific type of medical research. Scientists use the research process to explain how our bodies work. They...reactions
How a Psychiatric Service Dog Can Help With DepressionA service animal is specifically trained to help a person who lives with a disability. They can help people with different conditions...reactions
6 Signs You’re Making Progress in Your Depression JourneyI have lived with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) for a long time. When depression strikes, I literally feel like I am going...reactions
The Symptoms of Depression People Don’t SeeIt’s no secret that I have depression — as a mental health advocate I tell almost everyone I meet, but lately I’ve...reactions
5 Ways I Cope 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
Living With Treatment-Resistant DepressionWhen I was first diagnosed with depression almost 20 years ago, I thought it was no big deal. Of course, I was...reactions
