Uncovering my battle with anxiety and depression this year has been very rewarding. I was scared to share this struggle, but have learned a lot about myself as a creative through the writing process. Below are all the posts from our “I Can’t Even” series. I hope they are helpful to you:

1. Heebie Jeebies

This post kicked off our series and provides some hope for the creative struggling with anxiety and depression.

2. Sadness and Fog – 3 Lessons I Learned

It is easy to stay stuck, isn’t it? In this post I share three things I have learned so far in my struggle with anxiety and depression. Instead of staying stuck, I encourage you to see what you can learn as you keep progressing in your mental health.

3. The Good Side of Depression and Anxiety?

In this post I tease out the idea that depression and anxiety are arbitrary – they are not inherently good or bad. I didn’t believe that concept until I started writing this post.

4. We Need People

Depression and anxiety can tempt you into thinking that you are all alone and should thereby stay all alone. I say, “No way José!” For the sake of your mental health, don’t isolate yourself. Reach for help today.

5. Overcoming Email Anxiety

Do emails make you fret at night. They aren’t the boogie man and you really can overcome email anxiety! This post has a few tips to help.

6. Dividing Your 100 Percent

You only have 100 percent to give, but what if your priorities are stretching you too thin? I understand the struggle. Read this post to learn how to better divide your 100 percent.

7. How to Reframe Your Identity

What if your job did not define who you are? In this post I show you how to reframe your identity.

8. The Tightrope of Growth and Anxiety

The creative life is a tightrope with growth on one side and anxiety on the other. How can we balance well? This post provides some ideas.

As we approach a new year, how can you better manage your depression and anxiety so that you can thrive in 2019?