Ending the Stigma of Mental Illness
When I was in high school, the words “mental health” didn’t even exist in my vocabulary. Among friends and family, there was no talk of therapy ...
Kristen Luft is a UNC Chapel Hill graduate who has been living with depression since 2013. She is currently a marketing professional in North Carolina. Kristen is also a mental health advocate and writer, sharing her story to offer hope that we can all live full lives in recovery. When she's not working or writing, you can find her reading or spending time with her loved ones and dogs. Connect with Kristen on Instagram.
When I was in high school, the words “mental health” didn’t even exist in my vocabulary. Among friends and family, there was no talk of therapy ...
It seems ironic to sit down and write this post on how to get things done amidst depression when I have kept avoiding this post ...
In the darkest hours of my depression, when life seems like an unbearable weight, it is hard to remember hope ....
The light streams through my window at the start of another day. I finally wake up after my eighth alarm goes off. Oversleeping is my new hobby it seems ...
Living with depression is a constant fight. And like any battle, surrounding yourself with support is crucial to survival ....
I have tried describing depression so many times throughout my life, and yet, there never seem to be enough words to illuminate exactly what it feels like ...