mental health

Since the rates of depression are twice as high in women as in men, this means there are many, many mothers out there who face this struggle everyday. Image: We Heart It.

Antidepressants Make Me A Better Mom

I'm calmer, more level-headed, and more responsive (not reactive). I'm able to make it through the day without every comment, incident or event causing me to spiral out of control. Oh, and I'm not crying, at least not every minute of everyday, because antidepressants allow me think clearer, feel better, and be better. Antidepressants make me a better mom.

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For the very first time, I was well and I was whole.

I Didn't Ask For Your Opinion On My Psych Meds

I don’t want your green smoothie recipe, your yoga pamphlet, or your Google search results on the meds I take.

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The way I see it, college failed me, not the other way around.

3 Tips For Surviving College When You're Having A Miserably Shitty Time

I want everyone out there having a miserable college experience to know that it's not your fault, and you're not alone.

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There are some concrete ways to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Five Ways To Kick Seasonal Affective Disorder’s Ass

Fact: It’s cold as f#ck outside and you should be watching Netflix.

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The best thing to do is give me the space I need to work through it.

5 Things I Wish You Understood About My Personality Disorder

So, deep breath, here we go: I have OCPD.

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Instead of ending my life, I reached out to you.

What I Wish My Loved Ones Understood About Being Suicidal

Validate my pain. Acknowledge my suffering. And know that, for me, it’s very real.

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Stop and smell whatever roses you want.

2016: The Year Of Self-Care

That, my dear, is self-care 101: You must take care of yourself if you want to take care of others.

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It's time to take a breather.

8 Ways To IMMEDIATELY Stop Anxiety From Sucking The Life Out Of You

Having anxiety isn't fun, but it seems like anxiety is continuously making its way into my life. And that means I've got to fight anxiety right back. After having my first panic attack in February and then multiple ones in August, I decided I had had enough.

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