depression

It is not just a matter of feeling sad; discover an honest view of the mental, emotional and physical toll of clinical depression.

Alone
First off, I am not writing this as an outsider. I am writing this as an individual who is suffering from depression. Suffering from anxiety. And want to work on making sure those who have it and those who want to help their loved ones who have it understand that they are not alone.
By Caroline Scheall8 years ago in Psyche
Postpartum Depression: What You Need to Know...
Starting a family can be a roller coaster of emotions. You are excited to welcome a new baby into the family, you are anxious to meet your little one, and you are nervous about the birth experience; with all of these changes happening, we get lost in the thrill of becoming new parents.
By Evan Overton8 years ago in Psyche
The Last Letter
“Death is not an option,” she kept telling herself, but in her mind, death was the only option. Death, for her, was an escape from the bondage of life. She had grown weary of her mental rollercoaster and this was her only way out. “People are gonna think I’m crazy!” she thought, but that was the least of her worries. She knew she lived her life in the shadows. Who was going to miss her? No one can miss what can’t be seen. Even though she had glimmers of hope nothing really worked out for her in the past.
By Yalanda Price8 years ago in Psyche
The Unfriendly Relationship Between BDD and Depression
To anyone looking at me, I’d probably seem like a happy, decent-looking person. I’m easy to talk to, I like to have fun, and I have a lot of friends.
By Andrea Dawson8 years ago in Psyche
10:05 P.M. Thoughts
Side note: I made this for an educational purpose so people can understand depression through my thoughts. It talks about topics that might trigger someone who goes through similar situations. I hope you find this beneficial and to not feel alone.
By Logan Jara8 years ago in Psyche
The Story of She
Today would mark her eight years. Eight years since she reached the darkest point. Eight years since she turned around. Eight years since she said, "No more."
By Mel Leigh8 years ago in Psyche
5 AM City Lights
She belonged to the city. Her heart burned for the city lights and for her nothing was prettier than empty streets and cold wind and lights shining over her skin at 5 AM. Walking until her feet hurt, discovering new coffee shops and just sitting down at a bench and watching people get lost in their busy lives when she just let her mind wonder. Her world was a mess, so she lost herself in a wonderland of madness. Madness that was put together with skyscrapers, high heels and brief cases clinging and swinging as free spirits protested with their shirts off. She was a wanderer.
By Zeynep Kivanc8 years ago in Psyche
The Truth About PPD
The feeling you have during pregnancy, of fullness and joy, doesn't always stick after the baby is born. When I was pregnant with my son, it was the happiest time in my life. After having multiple miscarriages, all I could think about was what a miracle this was. I couldn't believe I was finally going to have the baby I had always wanted. I had longed so long to be a mother and share a special bond with a tiny human I had created. All this joy just filled my body and soul. Even though my pregnancy wasn't the easiest, I was still so engulfed with joy. Feeling him kick me and have the hiccups was the best thing in the world. I couldn't wait to finally kiss and hug and hold this little boy that I had waited nine long months to meet.
By jade hewes8 years ago in Psyche
Bigger Than Band-Aids
Imagine a factory. Clean, as if you could hear a single speck of dust hitting the cold, concrete ground. The rhythm of the methodical processes; a sound that assures you that all the parts of the process are functioning correctly. A line of small packages travel down the line as if coasting on a thin layer of ice. The packages approach a fork in their path; while most continue, a few fall into a long, dark metallic void.
By Diana8 years ago in Psyche
The Day I Broke Up with My Mental Illness
As a kid, I knew I was different. It started one summer when my best friend from across the street came over to play. Our days never seemed to stopped. Sprinklers under trampolines followed by pudding popsicles and frozen waffles. Slip n’ slides and wet grass and sunscreen. Endless days and sleepless nights. Summer was the best time of our lives. But not this summer. I couldn’t. My brain and body could not. I laid in my dark room for hours at a time running my hands over the silk sheets wondering what was wrong with me.
By Tabitha Shiloh8 years ago in Psyche
Fear of Being Alone
Recently I discovered my fear of being alone. I have been afraid to be alone in terms of romantic relationships. I think I've always known this to some degree but it became abundantly clear to me when I found myself staying in a bad relationship. Anyway that is another story, the recent discovery though is how scared I am of being alone with my thoughts and I have subconsciously always found ways to avoid long periods of just thinking and this is what I believe to have been the gateway to my debilitating depression.
By Yedzayi Nenjerama8 years ago in Psyche
Postpartum Depression
POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION IS MORE REAL THAN THE AIR I BREATHE. Depression is lonely, but postpartum depression is isolation and guilt. It’s so taboo that the thought of a discussion scares you into silence. If I talk about it will they take my baby away? If I admit what I’m actually feeling will they think I’m a bad mom and not fit to be a parent? Should I speak up or should I stay quiet? Postpartum isn’t only after the baby is born, it can start during pregnancy. Hormones are your enemy during and after pregnancy. It feels like they want to kill me. I must fake a smile and go on.
By Alicia Leon8 years ago in Psyche