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My Depression, Anxiety and Postpartum Depression Eventually Saved My Life

Postpartum depression is something rarely seen as a serious mental illness. There’s this misconception that postpartum depression is a temporary illness, and one that people will eventually get over. However, postpartum depression is an incredibly debilitating illness and one that…

What Can You Actually Do To End The Stigma Instead of Hashtagging?

After losing more than a handful of people to suicide this past year, it’s safe to say that simply hashtagging “end the stigma” isn’t enough. While the movement is, inarguably, beneficial as it encourages people to reach out for help…

16 Reasons Why You Can’t Silence 13 Reasons Why Season 2

If 13 Reasons Why season 2 glorifies suicide, than every action film glorifies violence; every thriller glorifies murder, every documentary glorifies the topic they’re covering…   This past weekend, the Anxiety Gone team took the time to binge-watch the season…

Someone Killed Themself Because of Me: What Do I Do?

Someone killed themself because of me has been a recurring comment on the Anxiety Gone platform, which is quite alarming. It shows that not only are people committing suicide, but that people feel their actions are responsible for their death…

Why Language Matters: He Suffered Death by Suicide, He Didn’t “Commit” It

The fabulous Clair (Instagram AnxiouslyFree) has written yet another incredible and incredibly honest post about death by suicide. This is often a controversial subject, as some will argue that people choose to selfishly commit suicide, whereas others such as the Anxiety Gone team…

7 Ways to Keep your Anxiety at Bay in the Winter

‘Tis the season for the winter blues – what a drag. With the clocks changing and the days getting shorter, the decrease in sunlight can put a serious damper on your mood and anxiety attacks. It’s called Seasonal Affective Disorder;…

MTV Awards Brings Suicide Survivors on Stage to Raise Awareness

If you missed the MTV VMAs last night, you missed way more than celebrities accepting awards for their accomplishments. One of the biggest highlights of the night was the You Are Not Alone song that brought everyone to tears. Now, I…

After Son’s Fatal Overdose, Dad Opens Up About Fentanyl Deaths

The toxicology report confirmed the cause of death to be a drug overdose but what it doesn’t tell you is that mental health also contributed. It wasn’t just another one of those fentanyl deaths but rather, one that has a powerful story…

10 Severe Types of Depression You Never Knew Existed

For people who have never experienced depression, there’s only one type – “sadness”. For those who struggle with this mental illness on the regular understand that depression is a serious health concern and one that comes with several different symptoms.…

What We Can All Learn from Chester Bennington’s Suicide

By now you’ve likely heard of the latest addition to the list of celebrities who committed suicide. Chester Bennington was the lead singer in the popular band, Linkin Park, and he is known for writing songs from the deep, dark…