Though I was formally diagnosed with chronic depression at the end of 2015, I was told I had most likely been facing mental illness for most of my life. I didn't disagree — after looking back over the reel of events in my head, I could see these spans of darkness I had buried deep in my memory archives. In a way, it was heartbreaking. Remember that one antidepressant commercial where a woman walks around with a little cloud over her head? Yeah. I felt like that often. Everything was going well, but on the inside, it wasn't always. When we care for our bodies and minds, we are that much more able to spread light to those around us. I had been to therapy before, and quite regularly. Through talk therapy, group workshop sessions, dietitian appointments, and even yoga therapy, I battled a 10-year-long eating disorder, which we knew was coupled with my mood swings. I was — and am — a huge believer in the power of therapy to help in really any life situation, even if you don&#03..

For well over a year, I've had a fear of public bathrooms. This anxiety stems not from the cleanliness factor or having to do one's business in a public setting, but is exclusively based on their noise. Hand dryers, automatic toilets, echoing acoustics, and loud talkers have all turned an average bathroom experience into one that is fraught with fear and frustration for my sound-sensitive son. Part of the reason noises are scary for him is that he doesn't know where they're coming from or what they're doing. You have no idea how loud the world can be until you're with someone who is affected by the volume. My almost-3-year-old little boy, normally gregarious and accommodating, turns into an unrecognizable version of himself when faced with loud noises. Car washes, sirens, door bells, and all trains are all things that I previously didn't think twice about until he started having a visceral reaction to them. Only in the last two weeks have I finally ..

Watching your little one suffer is heart wrenching, especially when they're so small and unable to tell you what's troubling them. If you have a young infant, you're probably experiencing your first encounter with this scenario. Teething is undoubtedly an uncomfortable stage for babies, leading to fuzziness and in some cases more serious symptoms like a fever. Knowing what to expect and when to expect it is an important step in helping children cope with the painful process of growing teeth. Dr. Jim Nickman, president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), understands how frustrating this developmental stage can be for parents. He helped us break down an easy guide to every teething milestone and offered guidance on how to best relieve teething pain and care for your children's teeth. 44505928 The Timeline 6 to 12 months Right around the half-year mark, your baby's first teeth will start to erupt. "The process usually starts with the lower ..

Cocktails and More: 40+ Recipes That Start With a Bottle of Tequila Like bourbon, tequila's a polarizing beverage. We fall squarely in the love-it camp, and are always on the lookout for more ways to imbibe it, hence this collection. We've rounded up over 40 exciting recipes made with at least a splash of the agave-based spirit, including cocktails (and not just margaritas), desserts, and tacos. Salúd! Related: Happy Hour: Jalapeño Margarita

Patty Jenkins Cannes Award, ‘Westworld’ Finale Gets Theatrical Premiere, Kew Media Cannes Slate — Global Briefs Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins will receive the 2018 Women In Motion award during the Cannes Film Festival. The filmmaker will receive the honor from festival president Pierre Les..

Dressing Broadway: Costume Designer Ann Roth Talks Denzel, ‘Carousel’, Tall Women And Finding Soul In Patches Look closely at Carousel’s dancing millworkers and you might see the patches. Maybe you’ll wonder whether the pipe-dreaming barflies of The Iceman Cometh scrub the collars of their threa..

Leon Bennett/Getty Images Seen on the scene… VH1’s Third Annual “Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Moms” Photos VH1’s 3rd Annual “Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Moms” brought celeb star power to L.A.’s Ace Hotel. Seen on the scene were Diddy and his mom Janice Combs… Jen Lowery / Splash News as well as ..