A Letter To Me, On The Anniversary Of My Depression Diagnosis
Dear Kim, I don’t know why I’ve never written to you before. Maybe it is because what’s done is done.
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Today I Am Struggling…Struggling With Depression
At 2:30 this morning I woke up angry. In fact, I was well beyond angry: I was livid. I was
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How My Depression Makes Me A Better Mom
Depression has not always made me the best friend, the best sister, the best daughter, or the best wife. In
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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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Explaining Depression To A Toddler
Yesterday I collapsed in a heap of tears of my kitchen floor. Yesterday my daughter was home, watching me as
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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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