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
anxiety
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
Coping in the Time of COVID-19
Hello, I’m Troy McClure (Jess Grey) and you may remember me from such hits as Invisible Disability, Living With Passive
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April 20, 2020
Practicing Grace
The conversation was going nowhere fast. A friend and I argued about whether the COVID-19 pandemic would ultimately lead to
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March 26, 2020
Sprouting
Last spring, I attended an eight-week therapy group for chronically ill folks. In it, we developed a language around talking
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February 25, 2020
