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What I Wish I Had Known: We Don’t Have to Wait for a Crisis
I have learned that getting help early is critical. Don’t wait until you’re in crisis. -
Five Schizophrenia Coping Skills I Can’t Live Without
Living with this illness can often be difficult, but there are ways to manage the symptoms and live a joyful life. -
What I Wish I Had Known About Stigma: I Don’t Want to be “Normal”
I cannot —and no longer seek to — control other people’s definitions of normal. -
Walking on a Tight Rope: Coping with Depression
I’ve had bad days, even horrible ones, but I’ve kept going, and now I’m living my best life. -
Fighting Internalized Stigma and Changing My Attitude
Throwing around careless language, I quickly realized, did not make me feel better. -
Adopting a Cat Helped Me Find Recovery
Having an animal that was completely reliant on me calmed my intrusive thoughts. -
The Most Difficult Time of The Year: Mental Health During the Holidays
Sadness can be challenging to cope with when all around you people are singing about how this is “the most wonderful time of the year.”
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What I Learned from Experiencing Postpartum OCD and Depression
With the professional help I needed, I came to accept that no grave harm would come to my baby, either from myself or elsewhere.
