My Experience on Mental Health Medication
Curious about mental health medication? Here’s my experience being on some for the past five years.
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My Relationship With My Depression
I would be lying if I said getting to this point had been easy. For as long as I can remember, my depression has hidden in the shadows of...
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Hiding it A Little Too Well
Trigger Warning: Anxiety & Depression The best way I can describe my mental illness is that it is a dark cloud, hanging over me,...
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How to Care for a Loved One With Depression
Supporting a loved one through depression can be difficult, and is made even more so if you suffer from mental health issues yourself. This article won’t have all the answers, but I hope it helps.
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On Being a Recovery Unicorn
I want to be recognised for my successes and helped through my failures. I can no longer be your beacon of hope. I can no longer be your Recovery Unicorn.
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Is Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D) Real?
Is S.A.D really making you feel, well, sad? Let’s look at the facts.
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I Started Going To Therapy In 7th Grade: Let’s Normalize Discussions About Seeking Help
Don't be afraid to seek help, and once you've done it, don't be afraid to talk about it either.
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My Experience in a Psychiatric Hospital
Here are some things journalist Nellie Bly didn't tell you.
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My Time Being A Crisis Hotline Volunteer
For four hours a week, I get a glimpse into people’s darkest thoughts, and I try to offer support. This is why you should do it too.
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Big and Small
I wake up, and I am big today. I am big with pep in my step and positivity in my veins. I start my day as I usually do, blasting my morning...
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Mother Knows Best
Listen to “Mother Knows Best” from Tangled but from the perspective of those whose mothers have hurt them
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Here's What It's Really Like To Be Depressed in College
I haven't posted an article in weeks...here's why.
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Fighting Mental Health Stigmas Through Art
Despite the commonality of mental health issues among college students, there is still a stigma that surrounds them. This makes it harder...
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How To Talk With A Friend Struggling With Depression When You Suffer From It Too
How do you be there for them without sacrificing your own mental health?
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Time to Turn the Light On
The benefits of light therapy.
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How to Help a Friend Who's Struggling With Their Mental Health
Mental health conditions are age-old illnesses. But with the constant stress about the COVID-19 pandemic and its long list of ripple...
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The Key Differences Between Sadness and Depression
A look into what it really means to have depression and how it differs from general sadness.
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Depression During COVID-19
A little over a year ago, my therapist would’ve told me not to isolate myself, but in a world ravaged by the coronavirus, I am now forced...
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Chasing Happiness
Find what brings you joy, and never stop chasing after it.
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My Experience With Antidepressants, and What I Wish I Had Known When Starting Out
Trying to make the decision about whether to see a doctor about starting antidepressants can be overwhelming and emotionally taxing. It can...
