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My Mental Health Journey with a Mentally Ill Parent

Being diagnosed with the illness that consumed my dad's life was terrifying. But it also gave me the strength to fight harder.

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How to Create and Keep Boundaries When You Have a Chronic Illness

IBD and other chronic illnesses can take a toll on how we value ourselves. But prioritizing our own needs is important for maintaining our physical and mental health.

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8 Things I Learned During My First Year of Being a Parent with Chronic Illness

Being able to have kids was my first surprise. I've faced a lot of other challenges and surprises in the first year of my son's life. Here's what I learned and my advice.

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The Power of Community When You’re Living with Clinical Depression

Living with depression can feel like a lonely experience. The internet can be a helpful tool to connect you with others going through something similar.

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The Life of the Party: My Husband Has Never Really Seen Me Sad

Throughout my relationship, discussions about kids were always fraught by my concerns of depression. But explaining this to my partner was sometimes difficult as he met me after my diagnosis and treatment.

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How My Depression Has Evolved Since Becoming a Stay-at-Home Dad, for Better and Worse

Since becoming a dad almost 4 years ago, my depression has become one of the most challenging aspects to navigate as a parent.

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How Depression Almost Broke My Relationship

Receiving a depression diagnosis isn’t easy. It can stir up confusion, fear, even embarrassment. One woman shares her story, from how she faced her mental health crisis to how she broke the news to her partner and finally got the help she needed.

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I Went Off My Depression Meds to Get Pregnant, and This Is What Happened

Doctors advised Amy to go off her depression medication in order to get pregnant, but that wasn't the solution that worked for her.

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This Is Why My Invisible Illness Makes Me a Bad Friend

An invisible illness can change how I act around friends. Here's what happens and why, but please don’t take it the wrong way.

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Dear Co-Workers: A Note About My Mental Health

More and more people are being open about their mental health issues at work. I'd like to do the same.

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How I Opened Up About My Depression at Work

I’ve had depression for as long as I’ve been working. My decision to open up about it changed everything — for the better.

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5 Tips That Helped Me Explain Depression to My Immigrant Father

Coping with depression is challenging enough. Factor in being the child of an immigrant and the challenges can be much more nuanced.