My Brains Not Broken

JULY 26, 2022

So for instance, I am more than my depression; I am more than my anxiety; I deserve to be known for more than experiencing mental illness. I understand the sentiment behind I am more than my depression , and I think it’s a great way to shrink the stigma for many people. And so that’s where I landed: I am not my depression.

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My Brains Not Broken

MARCH 13, 2024

You would think, after ten years of living with depression, of experiencing it on and off, I’d have a better understanding of it by now. But other days, it’s like I’m dealing with depression for the first time. But other days, it’s like I’m dealing with depression for the first time.

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Nnatasha Tracy

DECEMBER 8, 2022

I have found depression can be like that. The depression is always there. After all, my cheeks are dry right now. But, believe me, I never stop crying, whether it's external or suppressed enough to be internal. No matter what is happening — good or bad — the tears are always there. It's bigger than me. it's stronger than me.

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Gateway Foundation

APRIL 30, 2025

Supporting a Loved One with Depression **Seek immediate help if someone you know has expressed thoughts of suicide. When someone you care about is struggling with depression, it can be overwhelming and difficult to know how to help. Educate Yourself Understanding the nature of depression is key to offering effective support.

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Nnatasha Tracy

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

I get nothing done because of depression. Or, I suppose, to put it more accurately, I get almost nothing done because of the symptoms of depression. I use to-do lists. I prioritize what needs to be done. I chunk things into small pieces.

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The Child and Family Corp

JUNE 16, 2025

Yet for many pregnant people, experiences of anxiety or depression go undetected and untreated. anxiety, depression) at high levels during pregnancy was associated with a small but meaningful increase in children’s behavioral challenges later in life. What did the research find?

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My Brains Not Broken

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Over the years, I’ve learned some things about thankfulness and living with depression that I’d like to share this Thanksgiving day. When you experience depression, the concepts of gratitude and being thankful seem like some of the most difficult things in the world. I thought that I was incapable of being thankful.

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Bipolar Bandit

JUNE 7, 2022

With that said, I would like to share one of my recent videos that covers reality of depression. I was very hesitant at first, but for the most part, it is a very welcoming, supportive bunch of people. I hope you check it out and follow me.

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My Brains Not Broken

JULY 20, 2023

There are several symptoms of depression that can make life challenging. After years of living with depression, one thing I’ve come to realize is that my experience with depression has a massive impact on the way I see the world. And early on in my journey with depression, purpose was a difficult thing to define.

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Nnatasha Tracy

APRIL 7, 2022

Keeping productive and motivated during depression is a tall task. Depression wants to suck all of the productivity and motivation out of you to the point where you become nothing but a lump on your couch. Here are a few techniques to maintain productivity and motivation during depression. I know all about this.

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Nnatasha Tracy

JUNE 21, 2023

I know when my depression is severe because of the pain, because of the pain that is allodynia. And while I don't need any additional reminders that my depression is severe, allodynia provides one all the same. Read on for information on physical pain and allodynia in depression, including how to treat this type of pain.

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Nnatasha Tracy

JUNE 28, 2023

Here, I review the research provided by Truehope that their product(s) (mostly a micronutrient formula called EMPowerplus) work on depression. Recently, again, someone asked me about it, so I decided to take another look at their website and see how one of my least favorite companies is doing. As it turns out, nothing has changed.

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My Brains Not Broken

MARCH 23, 2023

A symptom of depression for one person might not exist for someone else, but both of these people could experience depression. On the flip side, researching depression and anxiety on my own terms has been one of the most helpful ways of understanding my diagnoses. Now I want to hear from you!

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Social Work Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Depression is a very common and serious mental health condition that can significantly impact a person’s ability to function in all aspects of life. In fact, those with other health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and substance use disorder are also at greater risk of developing depression [1]. Depression.

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Nnatasha Tracy

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Recently, Psychiatric Times did a comprehensive piece on new or unusual bipolar depression treatments, treatments that may be an option for treatment-resistant bipolar depression. They are thinking outside the standard bipolar depression treatments.

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 31, 2022

I had mental illness episodes of extreme anxiety, depression, mania, and psychosis at different times from 1983-1992. In 2016, I started receiving disability benefits for bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder. Major Depressive Episode In December of 2021, I had a major depressive episode.

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My Brains Not Broken

MAY 15, 2024

After a decade-plus of living with depression and anxiety, I am proud of how I’ve learned to manage my mental health challenges. When I think about my mental health challenges, I know that there are aspects of my personality don’t play a significant role in why I deal with anxiety and depression.

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My Brains Not Broken

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The more I learn about depression, the more I come to terms with the fact that there will always be more to learn. In fact, it’s likely that there’s so much more I don’t know about my own depression than what I’ve learned over the past decade. And that embarrassment stopped me from getting help for months.

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CCRC

MAY 27, 2025

One of the most concerning outcomes is the increase in anxiety and depression among children who spend excessive time online. Studies have shown that children who engage in heavy social media use are more likely to experience feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. This can lead to feelings of exclusion, jealousy, and sadness.

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My Brains Not Broken

DECEMBER 28, 2022

I feel like there’s always something new to write about or say when it comes to anxiety, depression and mental health in general. What Does Depression Look Like? Not Seasonal, Just Depression. Here were the five most popular posts I wrote in 2022, based on my stats! More Than You Think. My Favorite Posts.

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Nnatasha Tracy

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This cognitive trap can fuel anxiety, depression, and even destructive behaviors. Your thoughts and feelings arent always telling the truthbut they feel like they are. So how do you reality-test your thoughts and emotions? Here, I break down why thoughts and feelings arent facts, how they trick you, and practical ways to challenge them.

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My Brains Not Broken

MAY 25, 2023

Apart from their music, the lyrics of the songs always spoke to me, especially when I was looking for a bright spot during my darkest moments of depression. But there’s a big difference between being alone and feeling alone, and depression is something that can make people feel alone and isolated no matter where they are.

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Abuse Survivor

AUGUST 2, 2023

A few weeks ago, I found myself triggered into a depressive episode, and I thought it was important to share my journey with you. The Trigger: Life has its ups and downs, and recently, I encountered a situation that triggered old wounds and sent me spiraling into a depressive state. Hey there, beautiful souls!

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My Brains Not Broken

MARCH 15, 2022

But I can already see myself tamping down my own excitement because of how nervous I am that my depressed winter habits will continue. My anxious mind is very nervous that there will be a sunny day, or a perfect opportunity will come up to enjoy a lovely day with friends or family, and I’ll be too depressed to join.

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My Brains Not Broken

MAY 2, 2023

Anxiety & Depression Association of America This year, the Anxiety & Depression Association is sharing knowledge around tools and resources for mental health. It’s a chance to have conversations and share resources with people who need them, while also calling for change in the way we approach mental health.

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My Brains Not Broken

JUNE 30, 2022

times more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and substance misuse compared with heterosexual individuals. 14% of LGBTQ youth attempted suicide in the past year, including nearly 1 in 5 transgender and nonbinary youth and 1 in 10 cisgender youth. population. LGBTQ individuals are 2.5

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My Brains Not Broken

JANUARY 10, 2023

They are typically linked to anxiety and anxious thoughts, but thought spirals can also exist when people are experiencing depression or other mental illness. Sometimes I feel like my anxiety or depression might make me more susceptible to thought spirals.

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My Brains Not Broken

MARCH 14, 2023

A harsh word or mean self-critique comes in quickly and before I know it, I think I’m too good for my depression. I’m quicker than anyone to judge what I perceive as “failures” when it comes to handling depression. I shouldn’t be doing that anymore, I think to myself.

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My Brains Not Broken

MAY 3, 2022

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America is using #BreakTheStigma to have a conversation this month around mental health. ADAA is dedicated to helping those living with anxiety, depression, and co-occurring disorders and their loved ones find treatment, support, and resources. BreakTheStigma.

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My Brains Not Broken

JUNE 13, 2023

According to the Trevor Project’s National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health 2023 : 41% of LGBTQ young people seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year —and young people who are transgender, nonbinary, and/or people of color reported higher rates than their peers.

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Bipolar Bandit

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

At different times called “circular insanity,” “manic depressive psychosis,” and “manic depression,” Bipolar Disorder was not officially recognized as a standalone mental illness until 1980. Depression vs. Bipolar Disorder. Depression can be so powerful that people will not recall ever having felt manic or hypomanic.

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My Brains Not Broken

MARCH 2, 2023

But this awareness helps me appreciate the good days, the good moments where I don’t feel anxious or depressed. Make no mistake, I still have my bad days – and during the winter, it feels like they happen constantly. Moments where I feel like myself.

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My Brains Not Broken

MARCH 21, 2023

The symptoms of depression, anxiety and so many other mental illnesses have been discussed for years. It took a long time to understand that my depression and anxiety not only impact my mental health, but my physical health as well. You put a band-aid on and wait for it to heal. You get sick? Don’t leave your bed.

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CCRC

APRIL 11, 2025

Stressful life events, family conflicts, or significant changes in routine can contribute to depression in young children. Often, young children may express their sadness through physical complaints rather than verbalizing their emotions directly.

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Someone with bipolar can have long or short periods of stability but then tends to go ‘low’ (into deep depression) or ‘high’ (experiencing mania or psychosis). They can go into a ‘mixed state’ too, where symptoms of depression and mania occur simultaneously.

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Bipolar Bandit

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

I give people a first-hand look at the deepest depths of depression and the heights of mania. There are some parts of the book that are describing a depressive episode that the main character is experiencing. Those parts are often straight out of my own journals describing my personal experience with a depressive episode.

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My Brains Not Broken

MARCH 17, 2022

Am I cured of my depression? There’s a specific kind of joy that you feel when you’re doing something you never thought you’d get to do, and I was wrapped up in that joy for hours. Did my anxiety slip away? Absolutely not – in fact, a mini-panic attack the very next day proved that.

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