Category Archives: Mental Health

What is the Connection Between Stress and Vision?

If your vision has been looking blurry, watery, or dry later, it could be because of stress. Changes in the vision system can be because of repressed emotions which will make you focus more on your eyesight than on what is bothering you. It is important to make an appointment with your therapist and eye […]

Why is Anxiety Pop the New Sound of the Year?

What to Do About Summertime Depression

We live in a world where we are fed information through the internet 24/7 through our social media accounts or news subscriptions. Music, on the other hand, tends to act as a relaxer for people who have experienced high anxiety symptoms. Anxiety pop is done by musicians that are aware of how dire the world […]

Anxiety and Memory Loss

It is possible to be forgetful when you are too overwhelmed. It could be that your anxiety makes you forget things from your childhood as a coping mechanism to avoid experiencing that stress again. Going into treatment for anxiety can be a useful tool for keeping your memories alive. What Causes Memory Loss During Anxiety […]

How to Tell If Your Partner Has Depression

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You may notice that your partner is feeling blue lately. Something is apparently wrong if this mood has been the same for the past two weeks. Instead of trying to fix your partner, be compassionate and understanding towards them so they know they have someone to turn to when their emotions become more intense. More […]

Why Does Cleaning Help with Anxiety?

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Seeing a cluttered room can make those with anxiety feel overwhelmed. Everything is so out of place and dirty. By cleaning up that mess, you are getting that control back and making your space exactly the way you want. How Does Clutter Affect Your Brain? Subconsciously, our brains believe that clutter is associated with negative […]

How Do Reality TV Shows Take Care of the Mental Health of the Contestants?

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Contestants may not know what they are getting into when they sign up to participate in a reality show. If people need to be shut up in a house away from the outside world like in “Big Brother,” competing for the affection of a male suitor in “The Bachelor,” or scrounging for food after plotting […]

What Toxic Habits Can Mess with Your Mental Health?

It is normal every once in a while to have moments when you act selfishly or become too self-involved. It is another to let those emotions take over your entire behavior. By understanding what behaviors can be damaging to your mental health, you have the power to change them. How is it Toxic to Take […]

Why Am I Tired Even After Sleeping Well?

You are sleeping seven to eight hours, but still, feel tired. It does not make sense to you, as your healthy amount of sleep should give you enough energy throughout the day. By taking a good look at your mental health and speaking to a mental health professional about it, you will be able to […]

How Mental Health Can Affect Your Oral Health

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Taking care of our teeth is no one’s responsibility but our own. If we are struggling with a mental illness, that can mean that we are not taking care of our physical health including our teeth. By not taking care of your mental health, your teeth will suffer the consequences.  Depression Affects Oral Health Depression […]

Nutrients to Keep In Your Diet When You Have Anxiety

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Anxiety makes us go into fight or flight mode which can affect your hormones, thyroid, adrenals, and metabolism. Overindulging in sugar and processed foods can cause blood sugar spikes and crashes that change our energy and mood. Keeping certain nutrients in our diets will help manage our anxiety and calm us down. Magnesium Magnesium will […]