How to Deal When a Sports Injury Sidelines You
For the last four years of my life, I have been running five days a week, rain or shine, whether there’s snow on the ground…
mental health
What Happened When My Therapist Suggested I Outline My Day
After yet another therapy session during which I complained of my usual grievances — not having enough energy or time, failing to accomplish everything I…
How to Find a Therapist Who’s a Good Fit
The first time I saw a therapist, I really lucked out. I was dealing with depression after the birth of my first child and wanted…
How to Care for a Friend Struggling With Depression
If you’re not dealing with depression, there’s a pretty good chance that you know someone who is. With 6.7% of all adults in America (some…
How Celebrating Small Victories Improves My Mental Health
I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression for years. The most concise and honest thing I can say about my own struggle is that there are…
Overcoming a Panic Disorder: 5 Simple Ways You Can Beat Agoraphobia
Anxiety has been an obstacle in my life since I was 16, but it wasn’t until I was 24 and had moved out and gotten…
6 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health During the Holidays
In a perfect world, the holiday season would always be like the lyrics of old-timey Christmas songs. We’d spend those last several weeks of the…
How to Be a Good Friend to Someone with Depression
Depression is a disease of isolation. I make this claim because depressed people spend a lot of time in their head, with their own thoughts.…
20-Something, Unemployed, and Under Pressure: How Not to Totally Lose It
When my husband, Chris, lost his job early in our marriage, I felt overwhelmed with concern about what would follow. We were in our early…
