Everyone experiences depression from time to time. However, those who have a depression disorder go through episodes more often that can leave them feeling drained, unmotivated, and hopeless. Depressive episodes can be especially difficult to deal with when they seemingly appear out of nowhere. Your life seems to be going in the right direction when all […]
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Antidepressants work by restoring a healthy balance to the chemicals in the brain that impacts your mood. It is important to remember that antidepressants are not a quick fix. Speaking to your therapist about what to expect when you first take antidepressants will prevent surprises as your brain becomes healthier and happier. Improve Your Mood […]
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Sometimes we act in anger when we feel stressed, and our loved ones are trying to talk to us. There are subtler ways we take our stress out that may not be as apparent as lashing out at someone. Once we become better at noticing the unhealthy ways we take out our stress, we can […]
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What used to be familiar to us, such as going out in public without covering our faces or hugging someone, is no longer familiar. As more people are getting vaccinated and more things are opening up, it can still be nerve-wracking to get back into our ordinary routine. As the world reopens and we heal […]
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Even if you have never experienced one yourself, it is no secret that panic attacks can be a terrifying experience for those going through them. As a bystander, you may want to help but are unsure of what to do. This is normal, as many individuals may be able to recognize a panic attack but […]
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Muscle tension tends to be a symptom of anxiety disorder. This is when you feel like your muscles are tight or strained when you are in constant pain. By going into treatment for your anxiety, your muscles will be more relaxed as well as your mental state. Muscle Tension From Anxiety Muscle strain resulting from […]
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When discussing substance abuse, people often misconstrue the meanings of tolerance, dependence, and addiction, believing them to be the same thing. However, these terms describe the various ways drugs impact a person’s brain, body, and overall health. Understanding the differences between the three can help individuals recognize the different stages of addiction in themselves and […]
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With the availability of vaccines increasing worldwide, more people will be open to going back to their old social habits. The truth is that the transition from isolation to socialization can actually be very draining. It is important to remember that feeling emotionally drained when transitioning back to socialization is normal as we are so used […]
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Mental health jargon can be confusing for those that do not work within the profession. This confusion is compounded by the fact that many disorders have overlapping or similar symptoms, making them seem like the same issue going on when in reality, there are differences. Two conditions often confused for one another are social anxiety […]
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There is a profound difference between shyness and having social anxiety. When you experience extreme self-consciousness when speaking to others or being in public, it can be disparaging to have someone tell you “get over it.” Social anxiety is a mental health disorder that can significantly affect a person’s ability to function in daily social […]
