Relationships

relationships and depression
Depression can have a profound impact on all types of relationships. Find out how others navigate these stormy waters.
dealing with a partner's anxiety and OCD

The Anxiety Among Us: How I Deal with my Partner's Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior

Allison Tsai doesn’t have anxiety, but she lives with it everyday. Here’s how she navigates the “third roommate.”

depression and anxiety

Getting It Right: My Epic Quest to Feel Normal

I’ve never tried to commit suicide. I’ve never had thoughts of harming myself or others. I don’t call out of work to sit on my couch for days on end to consume boxes of Thin Mints and bottles of Oyster Bay (although that does sound tempting). I probably don’t fall …
Mental health resources

5 Mental Health Sites to Check Out

There’s good news and bad news about mental health information on the Internet. The bad news: There’s a lot to sift through. The good news: Plenty of reputable information and solid advice exists out there. In our own search to locate facts, support and encouragement, we came across these five …
Telling friends about depression

How I Told My Friends About My Depression

It started with James Taylor. One weekend during the summer of 2011, my husband and I were visiting friends in the Berkshires. The topic of James Taylor came up; I think one of his songs was playing on the radio. Eventually, the discussion switched from his musical talents to the …