No, I’m Not Lazy. I’m Just Depressed.
Waking up past noon becomes commonplace when things seem pointless. I lay in bed for hours and hours after I wake up just looking up …
Anxiety/Depression
Your Anxiety Would Never Drive Your Soulmate Away
You have to understand that your anxiety would only ever really drive someone away if you weren’t meant to be with one another. A person …
When You’re Barely Functioning and Hiding Your Depression
For years, I was a barely functioning depressive. I struggled to at least appear like I had myself together, living panic attack to panic attack behind …
19 Problems Only Happy People With Depression Understand
1. Being happy despite depression doesn’t mean I’m happy to have depression. That’s about as ridiculous as saying someone who smiles during treatment for a physical illness …
To the Husband Whose Wife Is Struggling With Anxiety
To the husband whose wife is struggling with anxiety, If you know your wife is struggling with anxiety, then consider your marriage in good shape. Chances …
Because Of My Anxiety, I Am Terrified Of Rejection
I am quiet. I keep to myself. I remain inside of my comfort zone. Even when I want to add something to a conversation, I …
How I’m Overcoming the Perfectionism at the Root of My Anxiety
I learned at a young age that “good girls” did X, Y, and Z. “Good girls” were nice, always smiled and said please and thank you. I have …
10 Ways Women With Anxiety Make Amazing Girlfriends
Having anxiety isn’t easy, but dating someone who suffers with it can be just as difficult. We know we can be a handful, but if …
The 2 Symptoms of Anxiety That Don’t Get Talked About Enough
Everyone feels moments of stress and anxiety in their lives. It’s perfectly normal. Generalized anxiety disorder on the other hand feels constant and all-encompassing. Despite how common anxiety disorders …
When Depression Makes Showering the Hardest Thing to Do
I haven’t showered in five days. And as much as I am ashamed to admit that, I have to bow down and give a big …