depression

Some people are just built to survive all types of inclement climes, be it cold, rainy, stormy, hail or snow.  Some people even prefer the cold to heat.  I, on the other hand, live for bright blue skies and sunny days. I am, without a doubt, a fair weather wimp.

my head is exploding / and the world reverberates with static / I am an old abandoned tv that / no one remembered to switch off

When midnight struck this year, I was straddled between the pessimism of past years and the optimism of others who looked forward to the new year. I want a neutral year.

some nights my tears drown me, the weight in my chest amplifies, I feel like I’ve swallowed glass and won’t ever breathe again. 

A new study conducted by UC Berkeley affiliates contradicted decades-old research that depressed individuals are more realistic in determining how much control they have over their lives.

The truth is, living is a choice. It’s a choice I’ve made every day since my struggle with depression began.

I knew I couldn’t feed my hunger for instant success without putting my wellness in jeopardy. Instead, I crafted a semester-long 5-part plan to resist my appetite for perfection

Unlearning years of emotional repression was in no way easy, but it was healthier than the alternative path I had been wandering down the entire duration of my childhood.

Unfortunately, sorority girls are observant. Like I said, there are no secrets beyond our perfectly manicured lawns and Greek letters.

Suicidal thoughts are terrifying at any age. I was only 14 when I was hospitalized. Rather than being cared for, I felt as though I was being punished for my depression.