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Living with PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder
Being left a disabled, unemployed and now widowed father to six children, I reached my breaking point.
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Building My Life Worth Living
My mental health conditions are genetic and environmental. I knew all the signs and yet I still waited longer than I should have to get help.
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When I Watched Nurses in the ER Call People Like Me “Crazy”
My dream is for all nurses to be compassionate toward patients because I know how dark it can be. My biggest advice for people experiencing depression is to know you are not alone.
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Scared Mom
My loved one carries on during school hours with a smile, with jokes, attempting to be cool. He comes home and cracks. Due to his depression and anxiety he can only cope for so long.
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Depression is Like Going Down the Rabbit Hole
I have suffered debilitating bouts of depression since I was at least 15 years old. This year I will turn 54. During these bouts I would tumble down a rabbit hole.
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Police Perspective: The Man in the Mirror
A dedicated police officer experiences intense psychological pressures of his job and learns that, as a cop, your strength shouldn't only be physical.
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Having Hope
My motivation for staying active has definitely changed. It’s not about losing weight in order to gain self-worth; it’s about being healthy and strong.
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How Chicken Soup Helped My Depression
A lot of well-intentioned people said to me “Rebecca, this too shall pass.” I can believe it now. But Week One of Depression? I was not hearing it.
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How Antidepressants Saved My Life
The decision to use medicine as treatment for my depression was a hard one. My biggest issue was pride. I did not want to admit that I needed medicine to help me navigate my life.