Why Is It So Hard to Brush My Teeth When I'm Depressed?

Why Is It So Hard to Brush My Teeth When I'm Depressed?

“I can work full time and get straight A’s in graduate school, but I rarely stand in front of my mirror for even a minute and clean my teeth. Why?”

By Meredith MorckelFebruary 28, 2025
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How to Notice the Positive Parts of Life When You Have Depression

How to Notice the Positive Parts of Life When You Have Depression

Here’s the bad news: Major depressive disorder (MDD) can block you from acknowledging what’s going well in your life.

By Meredith MorckelFebruary 28, 2025
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You Are NOT Broken

You Are NOT Broken

One of the scariest things about dealing with anxiety and depression is the feeling that something is wrong with you.

By Ashley WalkerFebruary 28, 2025
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Am I the Hero or the Villain?

Am I the Hero or the Villain?

Some days, the answer is clear. Hero, all the way. Is there really anything else to be?

By Ashley WalkerFebruary 28, 2025
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What Living Among the Devastation of Hurricane Helene Taught Me

What Living Among the Devastation of Hurricane Helene Taught Me

In the summer of 2023, I moved to western North Carolina ...

By Ashley WalkerFebruary 11, 2025
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My Depression Is Like An Ocean, Not Just Rogue Waves

My Depression Is Like An Ocean, Not Just Rogue Waves

A while ago, I was chatting with Person A about nightmares at a get-together here in Ohio.

By Meredith MorckelFebruary 11, 2025
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