Depression and Identity Issues
Depression is a multifaceted mental health condition that can significantly affect an individual’s sense of self, self-worth, and identity. When grappling with depression, their perception of who they are often becomes intertwined with their symptoms, creating a complex relationship between mental health and identity.
Signs and Symptoms
Learn to recognize signs and symptoms of depression, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome.
The Connection
Understand the connection between depression and identity.
Recovery and Growth
Learn to be on a recovery path and regain self-worth.
BLOG by JR KUO: Numbness
NUMBNESS In the past, during intense or crisis situations, people would tell me that I was stoic, expressionless, or emotionless. One of my former bosses even accused me of not caring because I wasn’t showing any emotions such as distress, nervousness, agitation, or excitement before an important meeting or during a usually stressful situation… read more
BLOG by JR KUO: No Way Out
NO WAY OUT As I was drawing out the timeline of my depression history, I was shocked and aggrieved that I had been severely depressed for over 60% of my life and existence. … read more
BLOG by JR KUO: Mourn the Death by Celebrating a Living
MOURN THE DEATH BY CELEBRATING A LIVING On the last day of February, Maggie dog passed away at age eleven. Maggie was a rescued puppy. Her previous owner dumped her on a hot street in New Mexico when she was six months old. When I first met Maggie, I just couldn’t believe that someone would throw her away like that. Maggie was the sweetest, cutest, and well-behaved Golden Retriever.… read more
BLOG by JR KUO: Defeated Even Before I Started
DEFEATED EVEN BEFORE I STARTED What does failure mean? How do people fail? Why do people fail? What is success? Why is it that certain people are successful and other people are not? What does success even mean? Who gets to define what success is and what failure is?… read more
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