Tag: depression
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Why I Hate My Birthday
For as long as I can remember I have hated my birthday. Most memories of past birthdays are marked by disappointment, sadness, loneliness, and the lingering question of “Why bother?” From as far back as my teenage years all I can remember is the rejection I felt after inviting the people I thought were friends…
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Another Breakup, Another Blog Post
As I pull myself through another romantic breakup, I keep coming back to the same thoughts and questions. Am I holding myself accountable for things I didn’t do? I have been hyper-focused on taking accountability for the happenings in my life because sometimes I am the problem. I’m very receptive to feedback from others who…
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2 Weeks in Cartagena: What I Learned About Myself
Two weeks in Cartagena taught me just how much my mental illness limits me. So boom, I did my almost annual international birthday trip and decided to really challenge myself this time. After multiple covid infections plus a concussion, I have been worried about cognitive decline and struggling with anything involving memorization and concentration. So…
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What Happens After Depression?
Rarely is it like a switch being flipped going from light to dark. It happens in slow steady steps.
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When Your High Functioning Depression Stops Functioning
You may have heard of the term “high functioning depression”, also known as dysthymia, being used more and more over the past few years. High functioning depression, or dysthymia, is a form of depression. While still feeling many of the symptoms of severe depression, people with high functioning depression are still able to complete daily…
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