Anxiety

4 Proven Methods To Manage An Anxiety Disorder

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Did you know life can be stressful at times? Of course you did. Experiencing stress, anxiety, and anger is part of the human condition. We even have built-in responses to these stressful situations that have been part of our DNA for millions of years, like the “fight or flight response”. Continue reading […]

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5 Proven Methods To Manage High-Functioning Anxiety

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Stressful situations can make anyone anxious. That’s just part of the human condition. However, ongoing anxiety that doesn’t go away when the stressful situation ends can become challenging to control and interfere with daily activities. Continue reading […]

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7 Types Of OCD (And How To Treat Them)

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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. Continue reading […]

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How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Works

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  Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a problem-focused/action-orientated style of talk therapy that helps identify and change negative or destructive thoughts, behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes. The method improves emotional regulation and quality of life while providing a scaffolding to build effective coping strategies and healthier patterns of behavior upon. Continue reading […]

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How Mental Health Can Affect Physical Health

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Your mental health and physical health may be more closely related than you think. When your mental health is suffering, it can lead to a potential increase in chronic disease, or physical health symptoms like fatigue, headaches, and digestive problems. Continue reading […]

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How To Use Anxiety To Your Advantage

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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 Continue reading […]

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The Importance Of Sleep To Your Mental Health

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When you sleep, you’re giving your brain a gentle reset at night so that you are ready to start the next day. While you rest, your brain tidies up, sorting through thoughts and clearing out the mental clutter you gathered while awake. Essentially, the importance of sleep on mental health is that it provides a Continue reading […]

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What Does Depression Feel Like?

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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 Continue reading […]

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