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How to Work When You’re Depressed
By Suzanne Lucas — 2017
Some of the best tips I’ve ever read on functioning with depression come from Jennifer P, also known as Captain Awkward, in her 2013 article, “How to Tighten Your Game When You’re Depressed.” I strongly recommend reading the whole thing, but here are some of her ideas.
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