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A 2005 study by Harvard University stated that 46% of American have or will develop a mental disorder at some point in their lives. With almost half of the population persevering through mental illness, you’re not alone if you have a psychiatric diagnosis. I’ve posted before about my struggles with depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, […]
When you’re mid-freakout, it’s easy to forget that you do have some control over the situation. Here are 5 things you can do to get a handle on your anxiety, courtesy of CNN Living, as explained by yours truly:
Admit to yourself that you’re feeling anxious. Trying to pretend that you’re not will only stress you […]
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Whether you suffer from chronic or only occasional anxiety, panic attacks can have a direct negative impact on your heart. Kendra at A Hearty Life reports on recent findings regarding mental health and heart health.
Here are some great resources to help you calm down and soothe your soul when you feel that panic coming on. […]
I loved this past Saturday’s article by Nancy LaFever, LISW, LICDC, on the importance of downtime at the Emotional Well-Being Blog:
As a therapist, I know the importance of building quiet, reflective time into our insanely hectic schedules. It’s a key component of my own mental and physical well-being. So I should know better, right? I […]
The month of May is overflowing with national health observances, and here at Lively Women, we’re going to talk about them! After all, how can you be lively if you’re not healthy?
If you often feel tense or worried about situations that don’t really warrant it, if you can’t shake anxious feelings even though you know […]
Dr. Dale V. Atkins has complied a quick list of 5 areas you can improve your stress-handling skills:
1. Self — How is my body reacting to this situation? Is this good for me and my well-being?
2. Support — What do I need to do to get the help I need to get through this situation? Are my resources […]
The other day I was musing about how I’d react if another dog attacked my precious baby Pickle-Pie. Today I found out.
The short story:
I went medieval on that dog’s behind.
The long story:
It was cold and I was feeling lazy, so I took Pickles to the dog park to run around instead of walking her like […]
I picked up a copy of the January/February issue of the Utne Reader in a waiting room this week and found myself immediately drawn to an article on America’s overconnectedness. I wish I could link to it, but the new issue just went up and I can’t find the old one anywhere! But […]
Science Daily reported earlier this month that nightmares are common in people who attempt suicide:
In the first known report of its kind, a study published in the January 1st issue of the journal SLEEP finds that sleep disturbances are common among suicide attempters, and that nightmares are associated with suicidality.
The article makes it clear that […]
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