The Worst Symptoms of Depression We Don't Talk About
A list of the worst symptoms of depression we don't usually talk about.
What Happened When I Had a Panic Attack in a Kayak
A woman with anxiety writes about having a panic attack in a kayak.
Just Because I Smile, Doesn't Mean I Am 'Well'
A woman with mental illness writes about why smiling doesn't mean she is healed from her mental health struggles.
10 Ways My 1-Year-Old Daughter Is Helping Me Beat Depression
A father with depression writes about how his 1-year-old daughter is helping him fight depression.
17 Secrets of ‘Chill’ People With Anxiety
Members of The Mighty's mental health community who are viewed as "chill" or "calm" share things they wish people knew about their struggle with anxiety.
The Day I Knew Therapy Was 'Working'
A woman with mental illness writes about the day she knew her experience in therapy was changing her.
How My Anxiety Led to a Picking Habit
A middle-aged woman writes about the origins of her picking habit and how it affects her today.
4 Tools I Use When My Anxiety Presents as Anger
A woman with anxiety that presents as anger writes about the tools she uses to combat her anger.
When Self-Care Becomes Self-Sabotage
A woman uses "self-care" to excuse herself from dealing with her depression.
What 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' Got Wrong About Anxiety
A woman who lives with anxiety writes about what the show "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" got wrong about anxiety.
The Unexpected Way I Coped With Plane Anxiety Before My Last Trip
A woman with plane anxiety shares the surprising way she coped with getting on a plane.
21 Secrets of People Who Have Been Hospitalized for a Mental Illness
Members of The Mighty's mental health community share what they wish others knew about their time being hospitalized.
Troian Bellisario Writes Essay for Lenny About Life With Mental Illness
"Pretty Little Liars" actress Troian Bellasario opens up about living with a mental illness in a personal essay for Lenny.
10 Myths People Believe About Mental Health Professionals
A mental health professional writes 10 myths people believe about therapists.
To the Heroes Who Love Me When I Am Anxious
A letter to the people who support me through episodes of anxiety.
3 Ways Twenty One Pilots' Music Influenced My Mental Health
A woman writes about how Twenty One Pilots' music and character have helped her in her mental illness recovery.
The 'Moby Dick' Character I Relate to as Someone With Mental Illness
A man who experienced bullying writes about why he relates to Herman Melville's classic novel, "Moby Dick."
The Difference Between ‘Feeling Depressed’ and 'Being Depressed’
A girl writes about when she realized depression is an illness and not a feeling.
One of the Most Difficult Parts of My Mental Illness to Talk About
A woman writes about the role attachment has taken in her struggle with mental illness.
To the Friend Who Looks Past My Mental Illness
A woman writes a thank you letter to a friend who has stuck by her throughout her journey with mental illness.
4 Grounding Techniques I Use to Manage My Anxiety
A man with anxiety shares his four grounding techniques to manage anxiety.
How Sexual Abuse in My Past Affects My Present Relationship
A survivor of sexual assault and domestic violence writes about how her past affects her in her current relationship.
What 'Netflix and Chill' Means to Me as Someone With Anxiety and Depression
A woman with anxiety and depression writes about what "Netflix and chill" means to her.
3 Things 'To the Bone' Taught Me About Mental Health
A woman with mental illness writes about her three takeaways from watching "To the Bone."
To the Columnist Who Thinks I'm a 'Wuss' Because I Have a Mental Illness
A woman with mental illness writes a response to The Washington Times article entitled: "Mental Health Sick Days a Sign of America’s Wussification."
20 Books That Have Helped People Through Depression
Members of The Mighty's mental health community share what books they'd recommend to someone struggling with depression.
How Time Passes With a Mental Illness
A woman writes about her frustrations with anxiety and depression.
Why I'm Taking a Break From Dating to Work on Myself (and My Depression)
A woman writes about her history with dating and why she has decided to take a break from it.
The Line in Kesha's New Song That Makes Me Want to Keep Fighting
A woman with multiple mental illnesses writes about how Kesha's song "Praying" encourages her to keep fighting.
When My Anxiety Questions Itself
A writer shares a story about having anxiety and moments of questioning whether she has anxiety, which then leads to feelings of guilt.
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