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It’s Ok Not to Be Ok: Sip of Hope Coffee Bar
October is Depression Awareness Month, a cause near and dear to my heart. In addition to the many friends and family I know who have struggled, I’ve been learning to cope with depression myself the last few years. About half the people diagnosed with depression also struggle with anxiety, something I had never experienced until about a year ago. Even after successful cancer treatment, the continuous biopsies and fear of relapse took a hard toll…
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An Open Letter to Anyone Who Has a Friend with Depression
Dear Friend: You might not know this yet, but I have depression. I haven’t told you because I don’t want you to look at me differently or treat me differently. I have good days and I have bad days, just like you. My lows just happen to be lower and harder to manage. Depression isn’t who I am; it’s just something I have. I would rather say I have depression than to say I’m depressed.…
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5 Ways to Fight a Slump
Winter in the Midwest can seem as long as the days are short. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a real thing and it’s not always easy to stay upbeat and energized when it’s dark before you even leave the office. Although I love the holidays, I struggle every year with the gray skies, cold temps, and brutal winds. By mid-February, I’m counting the days until spring and fighting off the winter blahs. I have a tendency…