When we think of someone with high-functioning depression, we probably envision the person at the grindstone with work every day, distant with friends and family, and struggling to meet expectations more than they let on. The battle for people like this is painfully internal, giving them the feeling that they’re alone and cannot allow others […]
Tag Archives: Isolation
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Nov
Nov
When we experience physical pain, it is a sign from our body that we need to take care of ourselves. The same can be said when we experience loneliness in a pandemic, as it is important to take care of ourselves in the form of companionship. Older adults need to find ways to protect themselves […]
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Oct
Oct
Stress can cause you to behave in ways you would otherwise find unacceptable. According to the journal Family Process, data suggests that Americans are having virtual affairs in response to the stress and isolation caused by the COVID-19. Learning how to manage anxiety before it gets out of hand can help to keep you and […]
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Sep
Sep
Substance abuse in adolescents can hinder physical and social development, increase the risk of mental health disorders, and lead to dangerous or reckless behaviors such as engaging in unprotected sexual activity, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Studies report that “the earlier teens start using substances, the greater their chances of continuing to […]
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Aug
Aug
With schools being closed and millions of Americans unemployed, families are forced to spend a lot of time together. With the current rise in cases and delayed re-opening, families will have to stay together longer than expected. Do what you can to alleviate family burnout and avoid strained relationships during the pandemic and beyond. How […]
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Aug
Aug
People with schizophrenia are at increased risk of contracting COVID-19. Schizophrenic people tend to live in places like nursing homes, prisons, homeless shelters, or state mental hospitals. Unfortunately, these facilities are hotbeds for transmission of the COVID-19 virus. If you have schizophrenia, you must seek help with a mental health professional to know what to […]
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Nov
Nov
It is possible that you have never experienced love from your parents, so you are trying hard to gain love as an adult. Being addicted to love is just as dangerous as any other drug in that you want love in your life so badly that you are willing to be with the wrong person. […]
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May
May
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) means everyone is isolated from one another. Some have family, others are totally by themselves. If you have an addiction and mental health issues, it can mean becoming even further isolated. With addiction, or in recovery, this can be a dangerous thing. To stay healthy, people need social interaction. Mental health […]