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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, […]
Last week, I shared my story about losing my brother and how difficult it has been to recover from that blow. From the incredible comments that are continuing to roll in on the post, I can see that I am not alone in grieving this kind of loss.
I don’t have the answers, but I […]
It was raining the day my little brother died. It would have been easier to understand had it been a driving rain, but no, it was the kind of mist that makes you grumble about not having an umbrella but not enough to make you go back in the house to get one. This kind […]
Angelique over at Breaking the Mirror is running an awesome event for Valentine’s Day: 24 Hours of Body Love.
She’s asking folks to send her full-length, fully clothed photos of themselves to post on the site, and visitors will leave positive comments about the images. There will be one person featured every hour for the whole […]
JUST ONE MORE is a new kind of health resolution, a simple pledge to add just one more healthy food or activity to each day. If you sign up at EatJustOneMore.com, you’ll get a starter kit with coupons for healthy foods, a pedometer to help track your physical activity, recipes for meals and snacks you […]
With domestic abuse on the rise worldwide, the issue is becoming a cause for concern in the workplace, particularly abuse of women. New York nonprofit organziation Safe Horizon has recruited 10 major companies to participate in its SafeWork 2010 national campaign to examine and help counter the impact that such abuse, usually to women, has […]
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality recommends that patients ask at least these 14 specific questions before undergoing surgery, including:
Alternatives to surgery?
Benefits of having the surgery?
Risks of not having it?
A second opinion?
CNN Health suggests that asking questions before surgery can prevent a lot of pain and suffering after.
"Patients should not go in […]
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 […]
It’s still early in the year, which means that New Year’s resolutions are still at the forefront. It’s only been a week, but have you been staying faithful to your resolutions, or are you starting to feel discouraged or just plain bored? Don’t worry — you’re not alone. In fact, it’s pretty widely known that […]
Last week, I challenged you to change your life and your attitude by making a committment to stop complaining. What are you waiting for? Accept the challenge.
Don’t think you can do it? Check out this great advice for some tips and encouragement:
…the real solution to complaining is responsibility. You must say to the universe (and […]
Be real. Be healthy. Be you.
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