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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December 8, 2023
Anorexia and bulimia are both serious eating disorders that require mental health and medical attention. However, they present with different symptoms and behaviors. Let’s look at the difference between anorexia and bulimia so that you may better recognize and understand the signs of each in a loved one. Whatever the eating disorder, it’s important to act as soon as possible to return to healthy eating habits. The Characteristics of Anorexia One of the main characteristics of anorexia is a restriction in eating out of fear of gaining weight. People with anorexia often carry a distorted view of their own body ...
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November 6, 2023
Depression is a serious mental health condition that can upend all aspects of your life when left untreated. It’s important to seek help for depression if you or someone you know may be afflicted with it. There are also some proactive steps you can take if you might be depressed around the holidays. If things are on the serious side, these crisis resources can help. Below are five warning signs that it might be time to address depression symptoms: Overwhelming Sadness That Doesn’t Go Away We all feel sad from time to time. It’s a feeling within the normal human ...
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October 7, 2023
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a form of depression most prominent in the fall and winter months when the amount of daylight is shortest. The lack of daylight can disrupt our internal clocks and lead to feelings of depression. It can also reduce the amounts of melatonin and serotonin within the body, affecting sleep and mood. The good news is there are several ways to treat seasonal affective disorder. Light Box Therapy Starting light box therapy in the autumn at the first signs of shortened daylight may be particularly useful in preventing further symptoms of SAD during the winter ...
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