Shelby Deering

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Shelby Deering is a lifestyle writer who covers mental health, wellness, and design. As someone who experiences seasonal depression, anxiety, and panic, she frequently writes about these disorders from a firsthand perspective and believes in the power of self-care and creating a home environment that promotes good vibes and improved mental health. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin with her husband and a corgi named Ginger.

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What is Clinical Psychology?

byShelby Deering
May 08, 2020

When you imagine a clinical psychologist, you perhaps picture a person dressed in tweed, meticulously taking notes while…

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What is Dysphoria?

byShelby Deering
May 08, 2020

Words like funk gloom, and melancholy can describe how we feel when we are not particularly happy but…

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8 Grounding Techniques for When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed

byShelby Deering
Feb 28, 2020

As someone who has experienced her fair share of panic attacks, I know the first signs all too…

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3 Tips to Stay Active When You’re Depressed

byShelby Deering
Feb 06, 2020

On a summer day, there’s nothing I love more than a good run in the hot sun. I…

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How to Recharge from Holiday Burnout

byShelby Deering
Jan 08, 2020

Each year, after the holiday season, I’ll be completely honest — I find myself exhausted. When I’ve completed…

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How to Tell if You Have a Sleep Disorder

byShelby Deering
Dec 11, 2019

Tossing. Turning. Staring at the ceiling. Toss again. Turn again. Flip on the TV. Grab a snack. Wrestle…