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Depressed Person Depression Affects Friendships

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: How Depression Impacts Friendships

Here’s the thing: depression is an insidious invisible illness. It affects every aspect of a person’s life, from their career and health to their personality and relationships. And one of the relationships that depression affects most is friendships. Here are some typical ways in which depression impacts friendships, especially if it’s of the chronic kind. …

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Taking Time Off From Writing to Recalibrate

Taking A Break From Writing

Mental Health, Work / By Mahevash

I’ve been blogging since Feb 17, 2015. My first post was Do Or Regret: The Choice Is Yours I’m no longer sure if I want to continue writing about mental health, culture, and society. Or about anything at all. I’m mentally tired of everything and need plus want to rest. So I’m taking a break …

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“The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.” ― Fyodor Dostoyevsky

How To Live When You Want To Die

Depression, Mental Health / By Mahevash

On the day you were born, a little ticking clock inside you was activated. That clock was set to stop ticking on one day: your deathday. Yes, no matter who you are or where you come from, one thing is certain: you will die someday. Nobody knows when that day will come, but it will …

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stories hurt stories heal quote fromScary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Stories Hurt, Stories Heal: What Is The Story You Are Telling Yourself?

Mental Health / By Mahevash

This is a quote from the must-watch horror film Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019): “Stories hurt, stories heal. If we repeat them often enough, they become real. They have that power. They make us who we are.” Basically, if you want to change your life, you have to change your narrative. Your …

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5 Tips To Reduce Anxiety And Feel Calmer

Anxiety, Interviews And Guest Posts, Mental Health / By Mahevash

Photo by Engin Akyurt from Pexels Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. The pressure you occasionally experience is your typical reaction to the uncertainty of what will happen next, whether within the next few minutes, days, or months. It’s a concern about a threat that is still in the future. For example, you might …

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Sonya Mulkeet Founder of Project Nightfall

How Sonya Mulkeet Is Revolutionizing Mental Health & Changing Lives With Her Stories

Culture And Society, Mental Health / By Mahevash

If you are active on Facebook, you have seen at least one video featuring Agon Hare of Project Nightfall. Of late, Agon’s videos also feature his lovely girlfriend, Sonya Mulkeet. While viewers appreciate her authenticity and charm, few know that she is also the COO of Project Nightfall. She helps Agon run business operations and …

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I Stopped Dating Because Of Depression, & I’m Finally Learning to Accept Myself

Depression, Mental Health / By Mahevash

When I entered the online dating world in 2019, I knew dating would be harder for me than the average woman. It had been a little over a year since my marriage had ended, and while I had no love for my ex, I was emotionally fragile. Learning about dating trends like benching made me …

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7 Ways To Quickly Reduce Your Anxiety

Anxiety, Interviews And Guest Posts, Mental Health / By Mahevash

Life is stressful and where there is stress, anxiety follows. Left unchecked, anxiety can take a toll on you. It may overwhelm you and ruin your mental health. It is essential to manage anxiety before it throws you off-balance. Here are 7 ways to quickly reduce your anxiety. 1. Replace Caffeine Caffeine is found in …

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A Simple Skincare Routine For People With Depression & Anxiety

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Self-Care / By Mahevash

Fact: People with depression often struggle to maintain personal hygiene. Things that come easily to others—like brushing teeth and taking a shower—are arduous chores for us. Now you might be wondering what’s up with the title of this post, right? If we struggle to do the basics, how can we have a skincare routine? Your …

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5 Ways To Turn Loneliness Into Happiness

Interviews And Guest Posts, Loneliness, Mental Health / By Mahevash

Loneliness is a terrible feeling. It can make us feel as if we are the only person in the world, and that nobody cares about us. If not given attention, loneliness has a tendency to destroy one’s mental health. It is also possible to turn into depression if not addressed properly. Although it may seem …

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