When Humor Hides The Hurt
By Ashley Alteman of Smashley Ashley I’ve been through enough shit in my life that I’m fairly decent at finding the
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mental health & wellness
New Year, New “Me,” & What It Means To Be Strong
I hate New Year’s posts. I don’t “do” resolutions. I despise “recap” articles — ones that outline accomplishments, and recall
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What Can I Say: 5 Ways To Help Someone With Depression
For the last six months, I have felt honored to play but a small part in working to#stopthestigma surrounding mental
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Anxiety, And My Humbling Trip To The ER
I should preface this passage with the following: I am fine. Nothing is wrong and, in fact, my body has never
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It May Seem Strange, But There’s An Upside To My Mental Illness
When I first received the diagnosis of depression, I was relieved. I felt a wave wash over me. I’m not crazy, I
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Long, Cold, Lonely Winter: On Seasonal Affective Disorder
Most people begin to notice the affects of seasonal affective disorder in late September or early October. Some won’t experience
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Slow and Steady: The Ebbs and Flows of Depression
It’s been awhile since I spoke about my depression (my depression today that is), and it has been fairly intentional. I
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