Well, here we go again. Once again, I don’t feel at home in this world anymore. Yes, I’m usually a misfit, but there have been times when I felt like I belonged. Of late, that hasn’t been the case. I’m experiencing discomfort on an existential level, and it’s been unpleasant, to say the least. And …
So you have been living with depression for at least two weeks. And people in the know can’t help but ask you the silly question: why? why are you depressed? But maybe it isn’t so silly after all, because it’s got you thinking as well. Do I have situational depression? Do I have clinical depression? …
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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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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 …
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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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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2011 to 2012 was supposed to be my final year of IT engineering. But given that I had repeatedly failed to clear engineering maths III, a second-year subject, that was not the case. In other words, I failed in the academic year I was supposed to graduate. While I was no topper, I had always …
Depression is not only a common mental illness but is also long-term in nature. Above 80% of people with depression experience a relapse. Even if you are dependent on medication, they are likely to become less effective over time. There has been ongoing research to prevent depression relapse via natural remedies. Mindfulness has proven to …
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Photo by Zachary Kadolph on Unsplash I am an aunt to two amazing nephews. I love them with all my heart and pamper them, which is why I am a cool aunt. While being the cool aunt isn’t easy, my sister and other mothers have shown me that mothering is infinitely harder. Add to that …
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Rashida has depression, anxiety, and borderline personality disorder. This unholy trifecta prevents her from having a stable job and a long-term relationship. She can’t afford therapy and needs her friends’ support. But her neurotypical friends deny her “negativity” with chants of “good vibes only”. This is a satire piece that got rejected by the …
Woman Can’t Discuss Mental Illness Because “Good Vibes Only” Read More »