My ADHD Diagnosis at 40: Why Women Like Me Get Missed for Decades
A personal story of finally being diagnosed with ADHD at 40 years old, after a lifetime of being told I was 'just anxious' or 'not trying hard enough.'
Mental Health Articles & Stories
Real stories, expert insights, and evidence-based information about mental health conditions, treatment options, and recovery journeys.
Welcome to our collection of personal journeys, professional insights, and recovery stories.
Grief Without a Funeral: Learning to Mourn the Family I Had to Leave Behind
A deeply personal story about processing the grief of family estrangement—mourning people who are still alive but no longer in your life.
Dating with Depression: How I Learned to Be Honest (And Found Love Anyway)
A personal story about navigating modern dating while managing depression—when to disclose, how to communicate, and why vulnerability became my superpower.
The Hidden Cost of Caregiving: How My Mother's Dementia Almost Broke Me
A raw, honest account of caregiver burnout—watching a parent disappear while losing myself in the process, and the long road back to mental health.
Microdosing Mushrooms Didn't Save Me—But This Did: My Honest Psychedelic Therapy Journey
A realistic look at psychedelic-assisted therapy for depression—what worked, what didn't, and why the hype doesn't tell the whole story.
Post-Pandemic Anxiety: Six Years Later, I Still Can't Do Crowds
A personal story about lingering COVID-era anxiety—why some of us never 'bounced back' to normal, and how I'm learning to live with the changes.
My Child's Mental Health Crisis Taught Me About My Own: A Parent's Journey of Discovery
When my daughter was diagnosed with anxiety, I finally saw the patterns I'd ignored in myself for decades. A story about intergenerational mental health.
Autism Unmasking at 35: Finding Myself After the Diagnosis
A personal story of discovering autism in adulthood—the relief of finally understanding, the grief of years spent masking, and the journey to authenticity.
6 Months with AI Therapy Apps: Can Chatbots Really Replace Human Connection?
An in-depth, honest review of AI mental health apps in 2026—what works, what doesn't, and why I'm cautiously optimistic about the future of digital therapy.
Financial Anxiety in 2026: When Money Worries Became a Mental Health Crisis
A personal account of how economic uncertainty and financial stress led to severe anxiety—and the unexpected strategies that helped me reclaim my peace of mind.
The Garden of Healing: Growing Through Grief and Depression
Finding unexpected healing through gardening while dealing with grief and treatment-resistant depression, and the therapeutic power of growing things.
The Unexpected Path: How Rock Climbing Helped My Anxiety
How facing my fears on a climbing wall became an unexpected therapy for anxiety disorder and taught me practical tools for managing panic.
Learning Self-Compassion After a Lifetime of Self-Criticism
A transformative journey from harsh self-criticism to self-compassion, and how changing the way we talk to ourselves can heal mental health.
The Friendship Fade: Navigating Adult Loneliness After 30
A personal story about confronting adult loneliness, the challenges of maintaining friendships after 30, and finding meaningful connections again.
From Workaholic to Well-Being: Breaking Free from Achievement Addiction
The journey from 60-hour work weeks and achievement addiction to finding genuine work-life balance and mental health recovery.
Digital Detox Diaries: How a 30-Day Social Media Break Reset My Mental Health
A personal journey through a 30-day social media detox and the surprising mental health benefits of disconnecting from the digital world.
AI Therapy Bots: My Surprising Journey with a Virtual Therapist
A personal story of using an AI-powered mental health chatbot, the unexpected benefits, and the real limitations of digital therapy in 2025.
The Loneliness Epidemic: How I Found Connection in a Disconnected World
A true story of navigating post-pandemic loneliness, the power of small connections, and what finally helped me feel less alone in 2025.
The Mental Health Impact of Remote Work: How to Survive (and Thrive) in a Home Office World
Remote work is here to stay, but so are the mental health challenges. Learn how to protect your wellbeing, set boundaries, and build resilience in a home office world.
The ADHD Tax: How Undiagnosed Attention Deficit Disorder Cost Me $50,000
A personal and financial breakdown of the hidden costs of undiagnosed ADHD, with practical advice for managing symptoms and regaining control.
Breaking Up with My Eating Disorder: A 4-Year Recovery Journey
A raw, honest account of overcoming anorexia, the realities of eating disorder recovery, and hope for anyone struggling with food and body image.
How EMDR Therapy Helped Me Process 20 Years of Trauma in 6 Months
A personal account of overcoming decades of trauma with EMDR therapy, including the science, the process, and practical advice for those considering this evidence-based treatment.
My Dad's Suicide: Lessons on Male Mental Health We Should Have Learned
A son's powerful story about losing his father to suicide, the hidden crisis of male mental health, and what families and society must do to save lives.
Beating the Winter Blues: My Experience with Light Therapy for Seasonal Depression
A personal story and evidence-based guide to using light therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), including practical tips, device recommendations, and real-world results.
From Panic Attacks to Mental Health Advocate: My 5-Year Journey
A personal story of overcoming severe anxiety and panic attacks, the road to recovery, and becoming a voice for mental health awareness.
I Tried 12 Different Therapists Before Finding 'The One' - Here's What I Learned
A brutally honest account of navigating therapy as someone with complex trauma. Learn the red flags to avoid and green flags to look for when choosing a therapist.
The Science Behind Why Antidepressants Stopped Working for Me (And What Actually Helped)
A neuroscientist's personal journey through antidepressant tolerance, treatment-resistant depression, and finding alternative approaches that actually work.
I'm a Therapist Who Had a Mental Breakdown - Here's What I Wish I'd Known
A licensed therapist's raw, honest account of experiencing severe burnout and depression while helping others with their mental health struggles.
My Anxiety Made Me an Overachiever Until It Almost Killed Me - A Recovery Story
A high-achiever's journey through high-functioning anxiety, panic disorder, and the path to sustainable success without constant fear.
My Family Thought I Was Just Moody - Turns Out I Had Bipolar Disorder
A personal journey through misdiagnosed depression, mood swings dismissed as personality traits, and finding the right treatment for bipolar disorder.