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Yes, I Worked at Disneyland and How it Taught Me to Talk About My Depression
When I was 22 I auditioned for a job at Disneyland, landed a job as a performer, and moved to a little city just outside of Anaheim. It all started off great.
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Preparing for Seasonal Affective Season: Part 2
In Part 2 I'll guide you through creating the Actionable Self-Care section of your SAS Plan and give you tips on how to stick with it.
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Preparing for Seasonal Affective Season: Part 1
In this 2 part series I'm rolling out my Seasonal Affective Season Plan as means of depression prevention. My hope is that you'll try it out, too!
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Antidepressants: Fighting the Stigma by Actually Talking About Them
I have over 15 years of experience taking (and sometimes not taking) antidepressants and decided it was time for me to talk about it.
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How I Get Myself to Exercise When I’m Depressed
Exercising is the hardest thing to do when we're depressed yet also one of the best things to treat our depression. Here's how I learned to exercise even on my lowest days.
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Recovery is not Linear, and Climbing is a Metaphor for Life
The journey to recovery is anything but linear. My history of anxiety with rock climbing is the perfect example.
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Common Depression Warning Signs
With the days shorter and skies gloomier it's more important than ever to know your depression warning signs. Here are some common depression warning signs you may not be familiar with.
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What is Therapy and How to Find a Therapist
In this post I cover what therapy is and how to go about finding not just any therapist, but the right therapist for you.
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What is Negative Thinking and How to Recognize It
Negative thinking is not only a symptom of depression and anxiety but also helps keep us depressed and anxious. Keep reading to find tips on how to recognize and identify negative thinking.
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Top Skills I’ve Been Using To Manage My Depression
Recently I've been feeling what my therapist describes as "low grade depression." Here are the top skills I've been using to manage my depression and maintain my mental health.
