It’s hard to deal with someone’s experiences with suicidal thoughts and attempts, but it’s something we cannot ignore. Ignorance – especially intentional ignorance – leads to neither understanding nor compassion.
How to Get Unstuck When You’re Feeling Down
Step one: Make a plan
Step one: Make a plan
A Lesson in Self Worth
Other people seem to see my worth, why not me? Right?
Other people seem to see my worth, why not me? Right?
A Moment of Peace
The opposite of angst.
The opposite of angst.
Routine. Wait, No, Making Decisions!
Depression has a way of creeping into my life when I’m not keeping myself busy. You too?
Depression has a way of creeping into my life when I’m not keeping myself busy. You too?
To Judge or Not to Judge
Six words others use to describe me vs. six words I use to describe myself. Try it!
Six words others use to describe me vs. six words I use to describe myself. Try it!
20 Unscientific Signs Depression Is on its Way (or Already Here)
You know you're depressed when...
You know you’re depressed when…
All About Triggers
A “trigger” is something that, well, triggers a certain negative feeling inside you. The most annoying part? It can be anything.
A “trigger” is something that, well, triggers a certain negative feeling inside you. The most annoying part? It can be anything.
Mental Clutter
Sometimes, things whirl around in my head like a tornado and they don’t land anywhere.
Sometimes, things whirl around in my head like a tornado and they don’t land anywhere.
Self-Care Is Not a Dirty Word
You can’t take care of anyone else if you don’t take care of yourself first.
You can’t take care of anyone else if you don’t take care of yourself first.
Is Depression a Choice?
An Open Letter to those who think depression and other mental illnesses are a choice and that we can just ‘snap out of it’.
An Open Letter to those who think depression and other mental illnesses are a choice and that we can just ‘snap out of it’.
Depression and Intrusive Thoughts
The hole in my heart is back.
The hole in my heart is back.
Depression and Fatigue
One of the symptoms of depression is extreme chronic fatigue. The kind that prevents you from participating in social activities or your favorite hobby or even holding down a job. The kind that prevents you from having a life.
One of the symptoms of depression is extreme chronic fatigue. The kind that prevents you from participating in social activities or your favorite hobby or even holding down a job. The kind that prevents you from having a life.
Kick Your Depression in the Ass
Avoidance doesn't work.
Avoidance doesn’t work.
Small Changes Can Lead to Big Mood Changes
Old ways won't open new doors.
Old ways won’t open new doors.
All About Triggers
Just about ANYTHING can be a trigger, depending on the day. It can be helpful to know what yours are.
Just about ANYTHING can be a trigger, depending on the day. It can be helpful to know what yours are.