A stopgap measure morphed into a life-dimming experience. Here’s what tapering under medical guidance looked like for me.

Antidepressant Withdrawal: What I Wish I'd Known Before Tapering

What I Wish I’d Known Before Tapering Off My Antidepressant

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depression

Health

I’ve decided it is unfair of me to bring a baby into the world knowing I might pass on my illness.

Why I’ve Decided Not To Have Kids

Yoga, meditation — even a pair of Uggs — were all part of a plan to 'fix' myself. In a way, I was doing the opposite.

I thought self care was the answer to my depression. I was so wrong

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anxiety

Living

Choices

A recent study found that women on the pill were more likely to be depressed — but the results aren't definitive. Here's why.

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birth control

Imaginary friends can be of great help to kids. But what about adults? Hearing voices can be a coping mechanism for adults dealing with mental illness.

Hearing voices? This woman's imaginary friend helped her bipolar disorder

Meet Jenna, who has bipolar disorder, and Jensen, the supportive voice inside her head.

Imaginary friends can be helpful for kids. What about adults?

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depression

What I Wish I’d Known Before Tapering Off My Antidepressant

Why I’ve Decided Not To Have Kids

I thought I could fix my depression with yoga and Uggs. I was wrong

Does birth control really cause depression?

Imaginary friends can be helpful for kids. What about adults?