Lapse back into depression
I am widely known for my past experiences with mental health. Since the age of 15, I have been very outspoken about what I've been through, what I've been diagnosed with, what medications I've taken, what works, and what doesn't. Everyone knows that with the help of my parents (read more...)
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Everyone is afraid of something: spiders, heights, fire, or the dark. On top of all of those, I have another fear. And it’s one (read more...)
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Depression
Depression has been my constant companion for as long as I can remember. There in the background even before I knew its name. Sometimes it is very small, just a slight nudge that you can ignore. Sometimes it is full blown, wanting me to just shut down the world around me. It is a constant struggle to keep depression in the background. Get up each day, go through the motions. Make a list; check off what has been done. Do not focus on what has not, focus on what has. Elusive happiness. When will it be in the forefront? Existing (read more...)
