Kristen Bell opens up about her history with anxiety and depression as well as the double standards those with the condition face. “If you do decide to go on a prescription to help yourself, understand that the world wants to…
Depression is an energy-sucking, miserable disease. Horrid. Absolutely awful. And the stigma makes it even harder to deal with. Like being trapped in a well, if you fall into a depression, you (probably) can’t get out alone. With the stigmas surrounding…
Over time, I’ve learned to endure the onslaught of self-loathing and emptiness that comes with a depressive episode. I’ve learned to brace myself against the waves of fear and sadness as they batter my spirit over and over again. I’m…
Thanks to everyone for reading so far! 1. Reach Out. Seek Hope. 2. Stop Blaming Yourself 3. (a) Exercise Your Sense of Humor Coping with Depression, Part 3 (b) Embrace Your Individuality Did you ever make paper snowflakes in elementary…
They say time heals all wounds, but I believe that saying is only half the truth. For me, finding a source of joy, against all odds, has meant being able to communicate my thoughts and feelings to those closest to me. Over a decade of…
In my day-to-day life, experiencing such a deep level of sadness with “no apparent reason to be sad” often creates a bizarre and frustrating monologue. When I’m feeling tired, upset or stressed, I begin blaming myself for my symptoms. “If…
Part 1. Reach out. Seek hope. When we were children, we were told, “If you get lost, stay where you are. Someone will find you.” I was very young when I first felt the fear of being lost. I was too small…