PLEASE. PLEASE DO THIS.

Just a quick little update: I posted last Saturday about feeling depressed/engaging in self-harm and got so many lovely and encouraging responses (and one troll, but what else can you expect on the internet?) I didn't reply to each one individually because I didn't know how to say thanks without sounding like a broken…

First of all, *hugs*. Also, as a first year teacher, it's totally normal to be struggling right now. Have you seen this graphic:

What is everyone eating/drinking/watching/doing? We can't decide here. My kid asked me to read the novel he's reading in school, so there's that. I'm craving meatloaf, but don't want to make a trip to the store. In other words, GLAMOUR.

It's all about the Honey Walnut Shrimp. That shit is BANANAS.

And, if you really want to take all the stress out of your wedding, and save a lot of money that you will be needing later - Run off and see the local Justice of the Peace. You will be just as married, have a lot more money, and - in a few weeks no one will remember that you didn't spend an insane amount on your…

The Atlantic cites a whole slew of themes fromFrozen that might be metaphors for the LGBTQ experience.

I'm so proud of me, you guys! (Before reading this, you should know that when it comes to work-related stuff, I'm terrified of things like networking and putting myself out there and being aggressive.)

i have depression and was on accutane, and didn't notice my mood get worse.

It *induced* depression in me, which the derm denied, but I know perfectly well that was the cause. I had to stop using it — this was the second or third round. Search on Accutane and depression. I don't know why the doctors are in denial about it.