by Sophie McIntyre | Mar 18, 2022 | Written by Sophie
Hi readers! I wanted to share a piece of writing I wrote for UVIC’s on the Verge writing contest last year on resilience. My hope is that by sharing my mental health experiences, you – the reader, will feel a little less alone. Thanks for reading! I was 13...
by Hannah | Oct 1, 2021 | Written by Hannah
“How did I get here, I don’t know what I am doing” As a PhD student this is a frequent thought that runs through my head, like a nagging idea that I have tricked my way to grad school. Everyone around me seems so much more knowledgeable and on top of it than I feel....
by Emma Fitzpatrick-Sauer | Mar 1, 2019 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Emma
A few months ago I dipped lower for a lot longer than I usually do. “Dipping low” is what I refer to the periods of depression I feel, it feels like a safe and easy way to explain to my family and friends what I am experiencing. In a world that can seem overwhelmingly...
by Annie MacIntosh | Nov 29, 2018 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Annie
Have you ever heard of rumination? Its a term that describes continuously going over a thought, worry, or problem in your mind without being able to come to a resolution or find closure. Rumination is akin to dwelling; even though you might know that the thoughts...
by Sané | Apr 3, 2018 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Sané
Hey readers! Today I want to talk about depression and some of the more uncommon symptoms associated with it. So often, when we talk about depression, we talk about the symptoms of sadness associated with it. While this is a very common and real experience for a lot...
