“I’m an introvert. I like my alone space. But you don’t have alone space anymore when you’re a mom. With two kids, that’s something I had to navigate. Especially with my first child. Two months after he was born, I developed postpartum depression. I got … Continue readingNew moms need to take care of themselves first
“Disney was such a happy experience, and it was so exciting to be in Florida. I was loving what I was doing, loving the people I was with and the community I had created. I had found a church there. There were just all sorts … Continue reading‘It’s tough right now, but this is only temporary’
“My dad was a Southern Baptist minister and a doomsday prepper. I was raised in Palestine, up in East Texas. We lived in the parsonage next to the church where my dad preached. But he also built a little cabin in the woods, just outside … Continue readingDoomsday prepper dad prepares her for COVID-19
“I need people to be OK with talking about their mental health. It’s so stigmatized. People are so terrified of appearing weak. Because it’s a mental thing and not a broken foot, some people feel like they should be able to just power through it. … Continue readingTalking about your mental health is key
Angel Martin has been dealing with health issues since she was very young, including anxiety and depression. After discovering that music helps soothe her soul, now she can’t live without it. Related: • Mom seeks answers to daughter’s health issues • Change in diet puts … Continue readingMusic comes to her aid when she needs it most
“I knew it would be stressful to come to college. In my late teens I had a lot of anxiety. I had some depression issues, some health issues that were going on. And I didn’t know what I wanted to do for a long time. … Continue readingStudent works to overcome nervousness, anxiety
“I went to Texas State University for three years. But I wasn’t really decisive on what I was going to do, what major to stick with. I was in business, changed to psychology, and then I was going back to business when I decided to … Continue readingAnxiety issues improve after college experiment
“I have severe anxiety and depression. I’ve had anxiety for most of my life, and then I had this really bad breakup. I also was feeling a lot of stress about finishing in the top 10 of my class. “I was part of the IMPACT … Continue readingDog helps student keep anxiety issue in check