Archive for August 2022
Emotional and Physical Symptoms of Trauma
Trauma looks different to everyone and you never know how you or anyone else is going to respond to it. It’s possible to not even know how you’ve been affected by a traumatic experience until you start digging deeper. But one thing is for certain – trauma can impact your health both emotionally and physically. …
Read MoreWhat is Dysthymia?
Life is tough and it’s nearly impossible to stay positive all the time. However, if you have been losing interest in normal activities and feeling gloomy for not just weeks, but years, you may be experiencing dysthymia. Oftentimes referred to as persistent depressive disorder, dysthymia is a chronic, long-term form of depression. It may come…
Read More5 Helpful Tips for Managing Stress
Anxiety Is More Common Than You Think With the demands of today, it is easy to see how anyone can feel overwhelmed, falling victim to the symptoms of stress and anxiety. However, to avoid suffering physical and mental health issues resulting from chronic stress hormone exposure, it is essential that people find time to unwind.…
Read More5 Helpful Tips for Managing Stress
We all experience stress at some point in our lives. This could be caused by work, home life, traffic, or even negative encounters. Stress can keep you awake at night and drain you mentally, physically, and emotionally. Symptoms of stress can even lead to higher anxiety levels and depression. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused added…
Read MoreStress vs. Anxiety: Why You May Be Confusing Them & How To Treat Each
Life is peppered with moments of overwhelm. You wouldn’t be alone in trying to find a balance in your work life, relationships, and hobbies. In addition, being an adult requires a level of upkeep and responsibility most people can’t prepare for or don’t know is coming. When struggling with overwhelming feelings, most people want to…
Read MoreHow Can Drugs Impact Your Appetite And Digestive System?
Your digestive system is made up of multiple organs, such as your mouth, stomach, esophagus, intestines, liver, and pancreas. This is where your body turns nutrients into energy that can help you maintain a healthy body and even stimulate growth. Like the rest of the body, drugs can have an effect on your appetite and…
Read MoreIs a Mental Health Crisis the Next Pandemic?
Is a Mental Health Crisis the Next Pandemic After COVID? Humans are known to be social creatures and even the biggest introverts need human interaction from time to time. The lockdowns, restrictions, and quarantines that we have all experienced over the past year have shed light on a problem that is rapidly increasing: the mental…
Read MoreImportance of Diversity in Therapy
Why is diversity important in therapy? Therapy is a place where you go to be heard and seen, and where you can express your deepest thoughts without fear of judgment. Many people use therapy as an opportunity to work through difficult situations from the past and present. Therapy is also a place to go to…
Read MoreSimple Ways to De-stress Your Life
April is stress awareness month As the world around us starts to open back up, there are lots of stressors that can come to the surface. Between work, school, family life, relationships, and trying to balance a social life, things get stressful. While stress feels like it’s inevitable, it’s important to take a step back…
Read More3 Reasons to Try Therapy
As we move through life, we experience highs and lows. While the highs can be absolutely spectacular (e.g., a wedding, the arrival of a new baby or successfully achieving a goal), the lows can be heartbreaking (e.g., divorce, the death of a loved one or the inability to reach a goal). Learning to cope during…
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