Tag: stigma
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We Are Not Alone in Our Struggles with Depression and Anxiety
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 Originally Published: July 27, 2023 I can’t claim to speak for everyone, but I know I’m not alone in my battle. I’ve been grappling with my mental health for quite some time, and the moment has finally arrived for me to take action. Anxiety has been a part…
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Viral Video Offers Insight Into Life With Depression
Get Pregnant Fast Understanding the inner workings of a mind affected by depression can be incredibly challenging, both for those experiencing it and for those observing from the outside. A new video titled “A Day In the Life With Depression,” created by actor Alex Thompson, aims to illuminate this often misunderstood condition in an effort…
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The Day I Took My Kids to My Psychiatrist Appointment
Get Pregnant Fast Yesterday morning, I did something I never thought I would: I brought all four of my kids along to my psychiatrist appointment. Normally, I guard this time fiercely, treating it like my sacred space—much like those OB checkups I had during my pregnancies. It’s a moment carved out just for me, where…