Why I Prefer to Start the New Year Refreshed
For many years, I was the life of the party on New Year’s Eve. It was one of my favorite holidays and usually involved champagne,…
For many years, I was the life of the party on New Year’s Eve. It was one of my favorite holidays and usually involved champagne,…
In my late 20s, as my responsibilities increased, so did my anxiety. As I faced the pressures of being an adult, everything from changing careers…
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…
For many years, I was trapped by toxic diet culture, believing that if I followed “food rules” perfectly, I would ultimately be thin, happy, and…
After yet another therapy session during which I complained of my usual grievances — not having enough energy or time, failing to accomplish everything I…
I have suffered from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) my entire life. The persistent thoughts, urges, and impulses started at an early age. When I was old…
On the first of September last year, I woke up to my alarm and immediately started to scroll through Twitter. Before I knew it, I…
Thanks to COVID-19, the world around us is changing at breakneck speed. Thirty-six million people have filed for unemployment, and the nation as a whole…
Picture this: A 20-something freelancer (me) in her local grocery store (Trader Joe’s), stressing over whether she should buy an item that was not on…
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…