Even though depression is one of the most common mental health disorders, it is still misunderstood. One of the subtle symptoms of depression is fatigue, which affects more than 90% of people with depression. If you have been feeling a lack of energy, where it is hard for you to wake up in the morning […]
Tag Archives: Mental Health
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This is a stressful time of year during a stressful year. COVID-19 is on the rise and the holidays and seasonal depression are here. As a recovering addict, you might be searching for the best way to manage your stress and maybe even let off some steam. It is important to acknowledge that you are […]
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Addiction recovery is a continuous battle on a long journey. You will have times of great success where you feel like you’re on top of the world and you will also have times of great struggle. While everyone’s journey to recovery is unique, with different valleys and hills to go through, it is important to […]
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There is a lot of anti-crying stigma in American culture, especially when it comes to men. This is partly because crying is seen as “unmanly” and partly because people often don’t know how to handle another person’s exposed feelings. However, crying is often an important part of the emotional process that people go through in […]
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Social media can be very overwhelming. On your feeds, you may be finding depressing news about the COVID-19 pandemic, selfies of your friends and family taking vacations, or rants from your friends about their political views. A social media cleanse may be what you need right now to achieve better mental health and a happier […]
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If you recently returned from vacation, chances are that you had a good time. Unfortunately, as soon as you open the door to your home, you may get a persistent feeling of depression. By paying attention to what is causing your post-vacation blues, you can recover from them and reinvent your life. Reasons We Get […]
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Trauma can have an impact on your mental health. You may have difficulty in many areas of your life due to past traumatic experiences. Trauma can be from one incident, longer episodes of abuse or neglect, or complex traumas, which can be from a long series of traumatic experiences. When you experience a traumatic event, […]
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Instagram is a great social media app that you can use to not only post your own pictures and videos but find sources of inspiration from other people, as well. There are mental health organizations that regularly post advice and resources to help you with your mental health journey. Mental health Instagram accounts teach us […]
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Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that affects children, teens, and adults who have their share of depressive and manic episodes. It can include symptoms like having no urge to sleep, increased rate of speech, rapid ideas, getting distracted, and impulsive behaviors. While experts do not know what causes bipolar disorder, research suggests there are […]
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A traditional form of therapy would involve hour-long counseling sessions in an office setting. In the 21st century, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, people are resorting to more accessible ways of therapy, like a 60-second video from a licensed therapist on TikTok. #TherapistsOfTikTok #TherapistsOfTikTok is a hashtag on short clips featured on the popular app, […]
