You’re Not Broken—You’re Coping: And Here’s How to Heal InsteadDepression Coping Mechanisms: What We Think Protects Us, But Doesn’t
By Janelle Newell | 8/6/25 | Last edited: 8/6/25 Many people think depression is solely characterized by excessive crying, self-isolation, or self-harm. In someone with high-functioning depression, it can manifest itself in other ways. However, these distractions disguised as coping mechanisms usually end in self-sabotage. But how we replace them with something softer, something real..? 1. Depersonalization: “I’m not really here.” When we get overstimulated, sometime
Valentine’s Day Edition: Put Yourself First
By Janelle Newell | 2/2/24 | Last edited: 6/7/25 As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s easy to get swept up in the wave of romance — from heart-shaped chocolates in store windows to endless couples’ posts on your feed. Teenagers, who consume this kind of curated content the most, often end up wondering: Am I missing something? But how much of what we see online is actually real? A lot of it isn’t. Many couples post the highlights of their relationships, carefully filtered
