depression Archives

‘Neversong’: A Psychological Adventure Game About Loss and Hope

August 6, 2020Sophie Brown0

In ‘Neversong’ you play as Peet, a boy who has just awoken from a coma brought on by shock after witnessing his girlfriend being kidnapped.

Wanted: Therapy Without the Cost: Enter Author Lisa Ferentz

February 7, 2017December 11, 2017Dakster Sullivan0

‘Finding Your Ruby Slippers’ is therapy from the comfort of your own couch.

Neurofeedback: What It Is, What It Does, What You Need to Know

January 31, 2017December 11, 2017Karen Walsh6

Neurofeedback provides an alternative to medication for children and adults. It treats the electrical transmissions in the brain directly, providing long term solutions for health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge tells you what you need to know about neurofeedback.

Anxiety Coworker Image: Pixabay, creative commons

Your Co-worker Has Anxiety. Now What?

January 19, 2017December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan0

What do you do when faced with an anxious co-worker? Dakster knows.

Here Is What Christmastime Means to Me

December 22, 2016December 9, 2017Amy Weir0

The darkness will pass, it whispers. Keep your candle lit.

No Midori for Me – Back to Mead

November 26, 2016December 9, 2017Dakster Sullivan0

Midoris are dandy, but Dakster has her own system that’s cheap and easy.

Why I Named My Anxiety

June 29, 2016December 8, 2017Dakster Sullivan1

Dakster has a new name for her anxiety. Meet Khan.

On Letting My Gifted Son Do His Own Thing

June 18, 2016December 8, 2017Samantha Fisher11

With the highly gifted child comes great responsibility. Here’s how I helped my son through his roughest time yet dealing with a mind so far ahead of his emotions.

Anxiety is like a pack of piranhas. Image CC0 Public Domain altered by Dakster Sullivan

Having Anxiety Means…

May 18, 2016December 8, 2017Dakster Sullivan1

What is anxiety? Dakster explains.

Happy New Year!! Again. And Again.

January 11, 2016December 7, 2017Dakster Sullivan1

What do you do when the New Year doesn’t give you a fresh start? You celebrate again!

Dakster Dances Anxiety Away With the “Macarena”

October 18, 2015December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan0

Dakster gives us the 411 on how she dances her anxiety away in her latest video, “Macarena Cosplay Style.”

Practice Makes Easier Panic Attacks

September 27, 2015December 4, 2017Dakster Sullivan0

Dakster has learned so many tools to help with her anxiety and depression, but none of them offered any relief during the worst of her panic attacks. She shares a technique she’s trying to help her work through some of her emotions.

You can usually tell what kind of day I'm having by the messages I write to myself on my arm. Image: Dakster Sullivan

Changing the World: One Panic Attack at a Time

August 25, 2015December 3, 2017Dakster Sullivan0

Dakster knows more about anxiety and depression that she cares to, but it doesn’t stop her from teaching and supporting others like her.

Her Universe Response Image: Dakster Sullivan

Dear Ashley Eckstein, Thank you. Again.

August 21, 2015December 3, 2017Dakster Sullivan3

Read what Ashley Eckstein had to say about Dakster’s open letter to her this week. Get the tissues ready.

Star Wars Celebration VI Image: Dakster Sullivan

Dear Ashley Eckstein, You Saved Me

August 18, 2015December 3, 2017Dakster Sullivan0

Dakster recounts when Ashley Eckstein saved her from herself.

Me around 1990. Who knew this cute kid would later have severe body image issues? Image: Dakster Sullivan

Body Image and the Geek

February 26, 2015December 2, 2017Dakster Sullivan1

Body image does not discriminate. I was only 10-years-old when I started down a dark path to a “better” body.

Simple Isn’t Always Simple for Anxiety and Depression Sufferers

January 29, 2015December 2, 2017Dakster Sullivan4

Simple tasks for you might not be so simple for someone with anxiety or depression.

Dear WikiHow…

January 9, 2015December 2, 2017Dakster Sullivan3

Dakster writes a letter to WikiHow, about depression and why hiding it is bad advice.

Push for help Image Flikr user Johnathan Nightingale, used under creative commons fair use

A Journey Through Anti-Depressants

May 6, 2014November 23, 2017Dakster Sullivan1

Dakster takes us on her personal journey through anti-depressants. WARNING! This post may be hard for some readers.

What Not to Say to Someone Who Is Depressed…

January 4, 2014November 24, 2017Dakster Sullivan8

There are a lot of people out there who have depression, and just as many people who have no idea how to talk to someone with depression. To help those of you who are lucky to not suffer like the rest of us, here is a list of phrases to avoid and alternate suggestions to help.