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Health

19 Ridiculous Things About My Chronic Pain I’m Tired of Hearing

“I understand, I broke my leg once.”
Mental Health

15 Times Anxiety Affected My Social Life

“I leave without saying goodbye to anyone.”
Mental Health

29 Different Ways I Let Others Know I Have Anxiety

-Insert obvious excuse to get out of a social situation-
Mental Health

25 Different Ways People Have Expressed Having Depression

It's not always as easy as just saying "I'm depressed."
Mental Health

5 Meaningful Ways to Help Someone With Depression

A guide to showing you care instead of relying on “I’m sorry.”
Health

18 Things Not to Say to Someone With Chronic Illness

Even well-intended comments can be hurtful.
Mental Health

How My Phone Anxiety Affects My Life

The number you are trying to reach is not in service, please don’t call again later.
Health

How I Found Out I Had a Hormonal Imbalance

“I began having heavy, heavy, heavy menstrual periods and a very short cycle.”
Relationships

What It’s Like Dating a Person With a Chronic Illness

A love letter to my boyfriend living with Crohn’s disease.
Relationships

26 Little Ways to Make Dating Easier If You Have Anxiety

Date night doesn’t need to equal stress night.
Mental Health

Your Mental Illness Does Not Make You Unlovable

"All I want, all I truly want, is someone just to love me through it."
Mental Health

This is What It's Like to Have a Skin-Picking Disorder

“If you ever want a glimpse into what is going on in my head, take a look at my hands.”
Nutrition

Men, You Need to Talk About Your Mental Health

It took me a long time to accept that I wasn’t quite right .”
Mental Health

The 4 Words My Therapist Said That I Will Never Forget

"Four words, 23 letters and an infinite impact."
Mental Health

What You May Not Realize About Your Friend Who 'Sleeps Too Much’

Does this sound familiar?
Mental Health

19 People Share Why Their Anxiety Keeps Them Up At Night

And how they deal with it.
Mental Health

I Have an Eating Disorder and This Is How the Holidays Make Me Feel

“Even when it appears I’m handling things really well, I’m still fighting the disordered thoughts.”
Mental Health

20 People Who Lost a Loved One to Suicide on How They Cope Over the Holidays

"There is no right or wrong way to feel right now…"
Mental Health

How to Maintain Your Mental Health When the Holiday Season Wears You Down

Don’t feel bad for feeling bad.
Mental Health

How to Be a Good Friend to Someone With Depression

"It's like wanting someone to call then being too afraid to answer."
Relationships

I Have a Disability and I Was Abused By My Partner

And I'm not the only one.
Mental Health

The Article I Wish I’d Found When I Googled 'Thinking About Suicide'

“It’s OK to tell your parents you’re not 'great' when they call.”
Mental Health

What It’s Like to Be Single With a Chronic Illness

“I find it difficult to trust.”
Sexual Health + Identity

10 Couples Get REAL About Painful Sex

“You need to accept your partners needs too."