I write about mental health because we need to be having daily conversations. Mental health needs to become as “normal” to talk about as physical health. We need to talk about it in communities, in schools, in churches. Mental health is social. I can’t get to know you if I don’t have my mental health.
We met at school, we were both 16 going on 17, I didn’t really like her much at first; she actually really annoyed me, but we ended up being in a relationship until we were 22. Out of respect for her privacy i’ll refer to her as G. G wore glasses, she was clumsy, into some unusual stuff,
Nothing is harder when building a startup than keeping your head together when you’re completely on your own. If people ever asked what I’m good at (they don’t) I would be inclined to say things like I’m an OK writer, I’m quite good with people or I can roller skate. It wouldn’t even cross my
I have been quiet about the issue on my nudes for so long and I’ve heard so many versions of the story behind it, the tabloid articles and giggles from childhood friends, and the social media bullying. I got so tired hearing those lies and stupid questions on and on. So… I would like to
Despite the medication, therapy, journaling, and support groups, I still experience depressive episodes. There are days when I don’t get out of bed and there are days when I wish I could sleep for 1,000 years. On these days, I need help. I wave my arms and scream from the ocean that I’m drowning in. Some believe
By now, everybody knows what depression is and isn’t or at least they should. Depression is a serious mental health disorder, the symptoms of which include: having a negative self-image, loss of energy, feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and helplessness, self-harming, or suicidal thoughts. When these symptoms persist for over two weeks, seeking professional help is
Depression doesn’t go away just because you say so I’ve suffered from depression since before I knew there was a name for it. Throw in a heaping helping of anxiety and a sprinkle of panic attacks, and you have my life since the first day of kindergarten. By my calculations, I enjoyed the first four-and-a-half
I’m definitely not depressed because depression is a disease that I don’t have. I’m not at all depressed, but I do wake up and the next thing I look forward to is going to sleep at night. I’m not depressed, but the only good part of my day is when I’m eating. I’m not depressed,
The Balance Between The Online and Offline Worlds Imagine this. You are in a meeting where the speaker is really interesting and the topic is very much relevant. Still, you feel an impulsive urge to take a quick glimpse of your cellphone over listening to the speaker. It has happened with me, and I won’t be
You know, l am fine. In the eye of a storm. I breathe. I’m watching the threatening walls of this storm that jeopardizes my perimeter. But, the air is still so I can get myself together. Bracing for the next wave. I call for help. But I don’t need one. Left to my own devices
