mental-health Sep 10, 2025
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.
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.
AI therapy Sep 3, 2025
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.
loneliness Sep 3, 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.
remote work Sep 2, 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.
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BLOG Aug 25, 2025
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.
BLOG Aug 25, 2025
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.
BLOG Aug 25, 2025
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.
BLOG Aug 25, 2025
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.
BLOG Aug 25, 2025
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.
finding therapist Aug 20, 2025
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.
BLOG Aug 20, 2025
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.
antidepressants Aug 18, 2025
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.
therapist burnout Aug 15, 2025
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.
high functioning anxiety Aug 10, 2025
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.
bipolar disorder Aug 5, 2025
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.