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“If you’re having trouble showering today, grab some baby wipes” – Counselor shares advice for people going through difficult times

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A woman feels guilty about not being able to complete her daily care duties.

People tend to mistakenly think that depression is more than just sadness. It becomes difficult to muster the motivation and energy to complete tasks that seem easy to others, such as taking a shower. KC Davis, a licensed professional counselor and founder of Struggle Care, understands this from both personal and professional experience. In 2023, … Read more

This is a normal part of today’s work. I don’t understand how people do that without losing their minds.

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This is a normal part of today's work. I don't understand how people do that without losing their minds.

Well done This is Slate’s advice column about work. Do you have a problem, big or small, at work? Send it to Laura Helmuth and Doree Shafrir here. (It’s anonymous!) New from Slate’s advice family: Unhinged, a monthly dating column. Part advice, part research. Read the first edition now. Dear, thank you for your hard … Read more