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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A thoughtful and affordable care package is one of the best ways to show someone you care without burning a hole in your pocket. But wait, what is a care package? Merriam-Webster defines it as “a package of useful or pleasurable items that is sent or given as a gift to another.” While a well …
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If you truly love someone, you put their needs before yours. That’s what I was force-fed as a teen. But now that I am 29 going on 30, I’ve learned that if I don’t put myself first, My partner will walk all over me. ‘Me before you’ is the only way to be. Believe me, …
You’re feeling anxious. Again. To make things worse, you are a) all by yourself or b) surrounded by complete strangers who wouldn’t be able to help you even if they wanted to. Fret not, I have anxiety too and I know how to contain it before it gets worse. Although anxiety manifests differently for everybody, …
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Look, I get it. You want to be productive. So like many people, you have a long to-do list to take care of every single day. The grind never stops, they say. But is that really true? Even machines need time to rest and repair. And you, dear human, are no machine, you are a …
Unhustle: Your To-Do List Can Wait. A Mental Health Crisis Won’t. Read More »
What do men see when they look at you? Do they see you as just another human being or as a magical creature designed to solve all their life problems? If it’s the former, you have nothing to worry about. But if it’s the latter, girl you are pretty much screwed. For guys consider you …
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Having witnessed mental illness in the family in the form of schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder, I am well aware of what a caregiver for a patient of mental illness experiences on an everyday basis. No two days are alike. Sometimes, the peace and calm offer a much-needed respite from the preceding chaos. At other times, …
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‘Don’t take yourself seriously’ is often given as staple advice to a lot of people. However, have you ever wondered if it is the smart thing to do? Isn’t it detrimental to one’s success and personal growth? While it is obviously wise to not fret about every slip-up or missed opportunity, we cannot thrive if …
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Ever since my marriage ended last August, I have been seeing a therapist who knows what she is doing. She is empathetic, perceptive, and always there for me when I need her. Thanks to her, I finally figured out that my lifelong melancholy was not me being ungrateful, it was a symptom of Clinical Depression. …
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It’s a given: life is hard. And when you have a mental illness or two, it’s infinitely harder. How can I say this with so much conviction? Well, that’s because I have been diagnosed with clinical depression, generalized anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and traits of borderline personality disorder. I am pretty sure I am borderline …
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