Growing up in rural central West Virginia, I can remember the doctor coming to the house with his black bag…
Articles by Caroline Gainer
Maybe it’s just me, but it seems that coordinating my healthcare is getting harder. It’s important for those of us…
Now that I have treatment for my depression and inability to sleep, I look a little differently than I used…
For several years now, a doe has hidden her fawns in the middle flower bed in my front lawn. I…
Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with the sleep aid and antidepressant trazodone. Not everyone will have…
When I was suffering from depression, I couldn’t do my housework the way that I wanted. Now that I’m better,…
I was born a preemie weighing in at 4 pounds, and during my first six years of life, I was…
In observing Mental Health Awareness Month in May, I’d like to offer some insights into some symptoms we may overlook.
Once upon a time, before chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) took my breath away, I had a pet robin…
When I was young, I envisioned myself as memorialized in history for my outstanding accomplishments, but recovery from depression…