Humans are social creatures. Growing up, you probably never wanted to sit alone in the lunchroom or go to the school dance without a date. However, going solo, living alone, and being independent doesn’t mean you have…
Mental Health
An ex-boyfriend and I broke up a good four years ago. Just recently, however, I began having this recurring nightmare about him. It’s a rather simple dream, which involves us getting back together and being completely happy…
The truth of the matter is that most of us aren’t relationship experts: we make mistakes, we do and say things we regret, and our relationships subsequently suffer. Now I’m not talking strictly about relationships…
“You were never there for me growing up,” Natalie manages to muffle through her tears. “A good father isn’t just present and financially supportive—he’s loving and emotionally supportive too.” She reaches for a tissue and wipes off the makeup running down…
When I was in college, I lived in Africa for five weeks, as a part of a study abroad program called Linking Lives. The purpose of this program was to immerse us students in a completely unfamiliar culture and environment, whilst…
This morning, James wakes up determined to have a great day. He goes for a quick jog, eats a nutritious breakfast, and walks into work with a smile. Everybody notices his positive, infectious vibes, and are happy to see he’s doing…
According to renowned American psychologist Abraham Maslow, human needs can be categorized into 5 different groups, based on order of importance, as illustrated in his hierarchy of needs model. At the base of this model—and of utmost…
In Demi Lovato’s newly-released documentary, Simply Complicated, the star details her struggle with a multitude of mental illnesses, from eating disorders to depression to addiction to bipolar disorder—all of which went undiagnosed for years. The effects, however, were observable long before….
Today, I am a self-proclaimed dog enthusiast—I love ‘em all. But when I was a child, I was deathly afraid of them after one stole my snickerdoodle. Sure, it’s comical now, but back then it was the ultimate betrayal and I…
We all know you’re not supposed to have favorite family members—everyone should be of equal standing on the totem pole. But there’s also an exception to every rule, and this case is no different. Because the truth is, not a single…
Many believe that eyes are windows to the soul—but I argue that our social media accounts are far more telling. With one quick scroll through Instagram or Facebook, you can gain knowledge of one’s interests, occupation, social circle, self-confidence, and motivations….
Wellbutrin XL, like Wellbutrin, is commonly used to treat depression. However, it is also used to prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a specific kind of depression, which sets in around the same time every year (e.g., during fall or winter). This…
