What do you do when you know you’re falling into the deep pits of depression… again? You’ve been through this before. You’ve hurt yourself before and those who care about you. You beat this devil before. Why is the battle resurfacing again? You’ve been strong.…
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Dear Depression, I Hate You
What’s hard about Depression or a depressive episode is, that your friendship and relationship is suffering because of your mood. Because you’re feeling nothing. Just emptiness. You’re getting cold. Distance yourself from close friends and your partner. They’re wondering why. But you can’t just explain.…
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Lists to Make When You are Feeling Down
When you’re not feeling your best mentally, it can put a cloud over your whole day. I’ve found that writing out lists really helps to activate different parts of your brain, and it takes your mind off what you’re struggling with. Grab a journal and…
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The Lies Bipolar Tells Me
Bipolar is such a liar! It says things that are not true, but they feel real and it’s hard not to get caught up by the thoughts that we KNOW are unrealistic—they feel so real it’s hard to fight the words and feelings that are…
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Open Letter from a Person with Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is not like other medical issues—it cannot be seen or measured, and there is no set protocol to “make it better.” The unique and complicated factors that characterize chronic pain make it difficult to communicate what you are going through. So, what can…
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How It Feels to Live with Fibromyalgia
I can’t remember the last time I felt normal. The moment, so long ago that I hold it with the same nostalgia that one holds their childhood years. I have Fibromyalgia. It’s a chronic illness that causes widespread pain, extreme fatigue, stomach issues, and brain dysfunction.…