A Love Letter to Depressed People
My birthday was mid-November. I hated it. Nothing worked, nothing I tried, nothing I planned, and I really tried not to hate
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November 27, 2021
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A Meditation on World Mental Health Day
I’ve been in therapy consistently since I was a kid, and I’m a way better person for it. I’ve been on medication since I was
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October 10, 2021
How to Practice Opening Up and Trusting Others More
Speaking your mind can be difficult. The mere thought of opening up to people can freeze you in place and deter you from
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August 13, 2021
The Blurred Nerds | The Geekfather Struggles
Editor’s note: The following essay is not the usual nerdy fare we get from Marselles Coe, a.k.a. The Geekfather, but we think
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November 23, 2020
6 Reasons to Take a Second to De-Stress
Stress is a natural reaction to many of life’s challenges. Whether you’re running late to work or facing the death of a loved
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November 17, 2020
Depression Awareness and Education Month
Hello. My name is Jess and I am depressed—like, treatment-resistant, major depressive disorder kind of depressed. I was first
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October 26, 2020
National Grief Awareness Day
As Sweatpants & Coffee’s favorite (/only) hospital chaplain, of course I wanted to write our National Grief Day piece.
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August 30, 2020
Comforting Reminders from Anxiety Blob, Vol. 2
Negotiating the world as a chronically anxious or depressed person, or someone with any kind of mental condition, can be
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May 26, 2020
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Hi, I’m Troy McClure (Jess Grey). You may recognize me from such blockbusters as Invisible Disability and You Don’t Look
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May 11, 2020
Quarantine Fatigue: 12 Steps for Battling Anxiety and Depression While Staying Safe
If you're struggling with anxiety and depression during this lockdown, you are far from alone. Here's a step-by-step plan for
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May 3, 2020
