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As a psychiatrist, I naturally get a ton of questions about medication. (Im gladits what Im there for!) A lot of times this question seems to come from a patients fear of staying on medication forever. Grace Cary / Getty Images The truth is that some people do benefit from staying on antidepressants for their entire lives. This can be lifesaving, life-enriching, or both. Here are some things to keep in mind before you dive in antidepressants....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. In 2017 suicide was the second leading cause of death for people in this age range. MicroStockHub / Getty Images Asking about suicide doesnt increase the risk of suicide. Your kid may say, Oh, Id never do that. Experts dont know exactly why the rate of teen suicide is rising....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Seeing him celebrate with his kid started the waterworks. Courtesy of the author Once again, cue the tears. But this time was different. You see, in the fall of 2018, I was training to run my first marathon. Just like that, my training was over, and I was forced to drop out of the race....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Intuitive eating is a hot topic right now. Cavan Images “(If not, READ. The intuitive eating argument would likely be no. Do you just go to bed and ignore your bodys hunger signals? I would say no, as would the intuitive-eating approach. The short answer: Not really, to be honest....

What do you do? I am at a party, and this kind stranger smiles, offering me a drink. I tell him about my day job when a friend cuts in. Getty / Fanatic Studio/Gary Waters/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Shes being modest, she says. He lifts his glass in a silent toast. What do you write about? I tell him I write about the social realities of moving through the world as a fat person....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Here, SELF staffers on the nine products they tried and legitimately loved in October. Images courtesy of the brands All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission....

I watched Meredith wade through her postDerek Shepherd existence while I went throughpsychiatrytraining. I cant help but watch the show pretty critically. Exhibit A:Greys Anatomys Breathe Again episode, which aired on October 24. Dr. Jo Karev undergoing EMDR therapy. Photo courtesy of ABC The episode centers on patient Carly Davis, who comes into the E.R. unconscious after a presumedsuicideattempt. As Dr. Jo Karev sees Carly, her brow furrows. I know her, Jo says....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Neon eyemakeupis back in a big way, and tons of brands are offering their own take onthe trend. Getty Images/Luxy Images Im sorry, what? These sure look likeeyeshadow palettes, so what gives? How can a product like that be anything but eye-safe? And on that note, how can you double-check that youre using safe eye makeup?...

The safety controversysurrounding Johnson & Johnsons talc-based baby powder continues. Food and Drug Administration(FDA) found that a sample tested positive for asbestos. Read on to find out. Justin Sullivan / Getty Images This finding underscores the importance of investigating any positive test result, saysthe companys release. So what should you make of these conflicting test results? Is this baby powder potentially toxic or isnt it? (Trust issues, much?!) We stand by the safety of our product....

In October 2015, Adrienne Mooresperiodwas so heavy that she missed work for three days straight. Shed been experiencing intermittent bleeding betweenperiodstoo. Moore had previously been diagnosed with stage 1Aovarian cancerat the age of 32. R.Tsubin/Getty Images Doctors found it during a pregnancy-related exam and treated it by removing the ovary in question. She never had symptomsovarian cancer doesnt normally cause symptoms that early, and bleeding isnt a common one anyway....

We do our best to try them all out. (Its a tough job, people.) Heres how we chose the winners. Morgan Johnson In far too many cases, brands will neglect to include plus-size optionsat all. Every roundup of winners must have multiple options that go up to at least a size 3X. The apparel must be tested by a variety of reviewers who wear plus sizes. Courtesy of Amanda Butler/Morgan Johnson...

I opened the email, and my heating pad slipped as I shifted to the edge of my seat. Could this really be the magical answer to the burning ball of fiery knives inside my uterus? PMS Pain Be Gone! Getty Images/ razerbird Not just as someone with intense period pain due toendometriosis, but also as a C-suite-level marketing professional. I couldnt tell what was worse, the cramps in my uterus or the knife in my back....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. When it comes to workout tops andouterwear, our philosophy is that you shouldnt overcomplicate things. Morgan Johnson The same goes for shirts, running jackets, and hoodies. Our testers took these tops cycling, on outdoor runs, and for walks in the rain. and the breathable raincoat that wont leave you a sweaty mess....