Depression

Please reach out if you see someone struggling with depression. (Photo by nikko macaspac on Unsplash)

If You See Me Slipping Into Depression, Please Reach Out

Depression lingers like an unwelcome ghost trailing behind me. And most days, I accept that. I acknowledge that. And, I’m okay. What if one day I’m not?

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While money does not prevent depression, it does facilitate the potential for happiness, or at the very least more management of unhappiness.

Money Does Not Prevent Depression — But It Probably Makes It Easier To Survive It

While money does not prevent depression, it does facilitate the potential for happiness, or at the very least more management of unhappiness.

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In mild September, my favorite time of year.

Stop Making People Feel Bad For Staying Inside During Summer

Mental illness doesn’t switch off for the summer — it just feels different. So stop making people feel bad for staying inside during summer.

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How Other People's Kids Help With My Depression 

When I held Baby J for the first time, everything shuffled into place. For the kids, I see every reason to breathe. They love me. I don’t know why.

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Depression is a disease of inaction, of paralysis. At least, that’s how it manifests for me.

I Have Compassion For Everyone Struggling With Depression Except Me

With other people who are struggling with mental health issues, I am empathetic. But when it comes to my own depression, I am none of those things.

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"Depression" — ten letters, three syllables, and one living hell that no one can comprehend.

How To Help Someone You Love Through Their Depression

To help the one you love battle their depression, here are some tips to follow.

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While the kind of depression we have might not be compatible, we still are.

What It’s Like To Be In A Relationship When You Both Have Depression

Depression is difficult to live with, alone, or in a couple.

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3 Tips For Eating Well When You're Really F*cking Depressed

In the midst of struggling with being depressed, you’re also saddled with the practical realities of staying alive. It’s no easy feat.

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