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Sorry I’m Not Fun Anymore
Sorry that it’s hard for me to make plans because recovery is a full-time job. Sorry that I have to choose support groups over dates and therapy appointments over happy hours.
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Making Sense
Coming up on the anniversary of Jesse’s suicide, I am taking back my life. I am taking back what mental illness took from my brother.
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Five Ways to Stay Productive During Depression
Do you find it difficult to stay productive when you are experiencing depression? Here are several ways to avoid isolation and reduce symptoms during a period of depression.
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It Gets Better
I expanded my mindfulness and my ability to speak to others. I started to think of the glass as half full, rather than empty. Here I am, nine months later, stronger than ever.
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Fixing the Vase
Respect me, listen to me when I need you to listen and treat me like a human being. I will do the same for you.
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Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
For years I didn’t know that what I was suffering from had a name. I just thought it was a “bad habit” like the way my OCD hand washing was just “good hygiene skills.”
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Drowning
One year ago today, I was pronounced dead from attempting suicide for the third time. Today will be a bittersweet day for the rest of my life.
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More Than Surviving
This year I celebrated my 30th birthday. This is a milestone I did not think I would make it to.
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Should Depression Screenings be a Part of Primary Care?
Integrated care could help improve mental health care. Depression screenings sound like a good idea, but is it the answer we're looking for? -
My Daily Struggle
This is a typical day in my life. I struggle with GAD, panic disorder, agoraphobia, OCD and seasonal depression.