For many people, the idea of being "diagnosed with depression" brings up a lot of questions. What does that even mean? Does it mean something is permanently wrong with me? Will I have to take medication? Will it go on some kind of record? What...
Most people picture depression as sadness. Visible, identifiable sadness, the kind that shows up in tears, in staying in bed, in the obvious markers of someone who is struggling. But for a significant number of people living with depression, sadness is not the dominant experience....
When someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder, it is natural to focus on what you can see. You notice what they are eating, or not eating. You track changes in their body. You worry about their health. You try to reason with...
It usually starts with something that sounds reasonable. Cutting out sugar. Eating cleaner. Paying more attention to what goes into your body. On the surface, these choices look like self-care. They come from a place of wanting to feel better, take control, or improve your...