October 7, 2024
Anxiety is often seen as an unwelcome guest. It can show up in the form of tightness in your chest, racing thoughts, or restless nights that leave you feeling drained. But anxiety, when managed effectively, can become a powerful tool for personal growth and success. Let’s explore how to use anxiety to your advantage rather than view it as an obstacle. Anxiety Is A Natural Response Anxiety is your body’s response to stress. It’s preparing you to face potential threats, whether real or perceived. In moderation, anxiety is a useful signal that helps you stay alert, focused, and ready to ...
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September 7, 2024
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that an individual feels compelled to perform. The obsessions are unwanted and often cause significant anxiety or distress, leading the person to engage in compulsions to reduce or neutralize the anxiety. These compulsions can be time-consuming and may interfere with daily functioning. Common obsessions include fears of contamination, harming oneself or others, or having things in perfect order. Compulsions might involve excessive cleaning, checking, counting, or seeking reassurance. What Is OCD? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a chronic condition that ...
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August 8, 2024
It’s common to feel sad or moody from time to time, but when you feel these things more intensely and for longer amounts of time, it can be a sign of depression. It’s more than just a temporary sadness. If you’re wondering what depression feels like, it can be a long and sustained time period with extended sadness that impacts both your physical and mental health. If You Suffer From Depression, You’re Not Alone At least 21 million Americans have experienced a major depressive episode, according to Healthline. The good news is that like anxiety, depression is treatable and can ...
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July 7, 2024
We all want to feel happier, but sometimes life gets in the way. The good news is that you can start making changes today that will boost your happiness in just one week. Here are seven easy best practices for happiness that can be implemented to quickly change your life for the better. Day 1: Get To Bed Early It’s important to start the day with a good night's sleep. The best way to do this is to avoid screens an hour before bed, make sure that all lights are off in the room while you sleep, and set a ...
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June 9, 2024
Anger is a natural human emotion that everyone experiences. It can be a healthy response to certain situations and can even be a motivating force for change. It’s when anger becomes overwhelming, or negatively impacts your life that it might be time to seek help. Understanding when it’s time to seek treatment for anger can be crucial for maintaining healthy relationships, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. Recognize The Signs Of Anger Knowing when anger is becoming a problem is the first step in anger management. Here are some key indicators it may be time to seek help: Frequent ...
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May 9, 2024
If you find yourself feeling nervous or uncomfortable in specific social situations, you’re not alone. While many people struggle with different types of social anxiety, the good news is that it can be overcome with the right strategies. Understanding different types of social anxiety is often the first step to managing and conquering them. Anxiety can affect younger children and adults alike. If you’re looking for tips to overcome general anxiety, some of these might be applicable in social situations. Below are five types of social anxiety and some tips for overcoming them. Performance Anxiety Performance anxiety involves the fear ...
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April 8, 2024
Living with bipolar disorder can present unique challenges, but Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can provide promise, and effective strategies for managing its symptoms. CBT is more than just a treatment—it's a powerful tool for reshaping thought patterns and behaviors. Bipolar Disorder can be a complex diagnosis to treat. But the use of CBT can provide the necessary insight. Let’s look at six ways CBT can help manage bipolar disorder: Understanding Triggers CBT helps individuals with bipolar disorder identify triggers, whether they're environmental, emotional, or situational. By recognizing these triggers, individuals can learn to anticipate and navigate them more effectively, reducing ...
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March 3, 2024
It’s easy to become stressed and overwhelmed in today’s fast-paced world. Juggling responsibilities and ticking off items on your to-do list can take its eventual toll on your mental health. Therapy is an effective tool for navigating these complexities and fostering personal growth. It’s a safe and supportive way for people to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Therapy can have a great, positive impact on your mental health and can be a tremendous investment in yourself. Here is a list of ways that therapy can transform your life: Therapy can help you prioritize what is most important and provide ...
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February 7, 2024
People living with adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) understand how difficult it can be to deal with distractions, stay organized, and be efficient. Certain behavioral changes and treatments can help you learn how to live with ADHD while being able to accomplish more. You can learn how to manage your symptoms so that you are able to focus on everyday tasks. Organize Your Time If you feel like you’re always moving but not getting as much done, it might be time to try a new organizational approach. This can help you manage your time more efficiently and remove distractions ...
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January 7, 2024
While the holiday season may be over, the effects of holiday grief may be lingering on. If you or a loved one experienced the loss of a loved one around the holidays, it may be helpful to understand what depression is, and how to deal with depression over the holidays. It may also be important to understand what it’s like to navigate the five stages of loss around this time of year. Denial For those dealing with loss, denial is a common initial response. It can manifest as an urge to avoid a celebration that is tied to the season. ...
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