Being in the military during times of war is stressful, especially if you’ve been on multiple deployments or have seen … More
Tag: Mental Illness
Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Psychosis
Of all the types of depression to have, it seems to me that Postpartum Depression is one of the saddest. … More
THE UPS & DOWNS OF BIPOLAR DISORDER
Depression is a mood disorder and it can come in many forms, such as Post-postpartum Depression, Major Depressive Disorder, or … More
THE MANY FLAVORS OF DEPRESSION
Depression, like ice cream, comes in lots of different flavors. While not as fun as Rocky Road or Peppermint Candy, … More
NEED SUPPORT? IT’S OUT THERE!
Everyone’s heard of AA, Alcoholics Anonymous, but have you ever heard of EA, Emotions Anonymous? Yes, we with the distressed … More
RELIGION AND MENTAL ILLNESS
Author’s Note: I haven’t been a Christian or a member of any organized religion in many years. If asked to … More
CAN’T AFFORD YOUR MEDS? HELP IS HERE!
For those of us with mental illness, this is a great time to be alive. Until the 1950s, there were … More
MENTAL SKILLS TO HELP KIDS AVOID DEPRESSION
Depression can affect people of all ages, including children. One study found that people who were depressed as teens have … More
MENTAL ILLNESS AND THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY
Hop on over to Slay Girl Society for a great interview on mental illness in the LGBTQ community! Click here … More
FOR THOSE WHO THINK DEPRESSION IS JUST A STATE OF MIND…
So how many times have you been told, as a depressive person, that you “just need to get over it” … More
