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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.
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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.