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Ashley Laderer

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Ashley Laderer is a writer who aims to break the stigmas surrounding mental illness and make fellow anxiety and depression sufferers feel less alone. She splits her time between New York and Los Angeles. Her hobbies include long walks on the beach...and also long walks to the fridge.
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Published on: 22 Aug 2017
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Why Mental Health Conditions Shouldn’t Be Pejorative

Published on: 22 Aug 2017
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Aug 22, 2017
My then-boyfriend and I were at a hole in the wall pizzeria that served the greasiest pizza in…
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Published on: 07 Aug 2017
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Confession: Sometimes I Use Mental Illness as an Excuse for Flakiness

Published on: 07 Aug 2017
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Aug 07, 2017
This story is a part of our Mental Health Confessions series, a collection of stories from people who…
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Published on: 21 Jul 2017
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A Millennial’s Guide to Mental Illness in the Workplace

Published on: 21 Jul 2017
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Jul 21, 2017
I was 21 the first time I had a nervous breakdown at work. It was my first job…
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Published on: 30 Jun 2017
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Summertime, and the FOMO’s Not Easy

Published on: 30 Jun 2017
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Jun 30, 2017
I’ve always dreaded holidays like the 4th of July — and this has nothing to do with the…
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Published on: 01 Jun 2017
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Depression: How to Deal When It’s Not Just Seasonal

Published on: 01 Jun 2017
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Jun 01, 2017
On cold, rainy days, you’re allowed to be miserable and lazy. It’s totally acceptable to stay in, nap,…
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Published on: 17 May 2017
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A Day in the ER: Hitting Rock Bottom with My Anxiety

Published on: 17 May 2017
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • May 17, 2017
As part of May’s Mental Health Month, we shared stories that raised awareness about mental illness and empower…

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