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‘Election stress disorder’: How to cope with the anxiety as political tensions intensify
As the political season is upon us I tend to see more and more people feeling hopeless or helpless for themselves and for the country as a whole. Often this is the time where depression and anxiety are at an all time high. Managing these acute depressive and anxiety...
Your commute is hurting your mental health. Use these strategies to get your stress back in check.
We've all been there, you rush around the house trying to get everyone out the door. You have probably forgotten to eat and you grab your mug full of coffee. The day starts in a rush. The morning continues as you get stuck in the car on the way to work, feeling the...
What is self-care? How to cut through the marketing noise and actually practice it
The words 'self care' roll off our tongues and can be heard by just about everyone these days. It is a concept that has been around the therapy couch for years, but it seems that it has become greatly commercialized. This actually comes at the expense of those who...
9 Signs You’re Burned Out As A Mom & A Bubble Bath Isn’t Gonna Cut It
Every single day feels like more than a chore. You might ask yourself if it's normal to feel sluggish by 2pm. Or perhaps you wonder if feeling 'meh' is just the way it's gonna be. Dealing with burnout and chronic fatigue is no joke. It saps you of energy, happiness...
15 Mistakes You May Be Making If You’re Treating Your Anxiety On Your Own
How you manage or deal with anxiety is a personal decision and one that shouldn't be taken lightly. All too often though we set out to find relief and we end up finding nothing at all. Many people are so tired of trying to find the answers to their anxiety that they...
Easy Tips To Beat The Winter Blues
I don't know about you, but where I'm at in the midwest the winter blues are the real deal! Sadness, irritability and difficulty with sleep tend to hit hard just after the holidays. They ramp up in January and February and by March we are all looking forward to...