Stress is something that plagues us all. We carry it on our shoulders day in and day out, it can ruin the sleep we get at night, it can make us break out in spots and blemishes, and ultimately, it can make us very ill if it becomes chronic! Stress is such a common and […]
When you’re in a stressful situation, it’s important to find the right form of stress relief. Certain ways of dealing with stress can be unhealthy and are best avoided. This post lists some of the worst ways to deal with stress – and what you should do instead. Drinking alcohol/taking drugs Many people like
The world moves at such a rapid pace. There are multiple competing responsibilities pulling you in many directions at any given time. From work to school, family, and caregiving to pets and maintaining a house, you are endlessly busy. While you may not be able to remove the things that are causing you stress, there
I am tired but my mind will not rest. I can find no relief from this despair and anguish that I feel. I fear I am losing my mind to this insanity that is my body in its present state. This body that is not mine. This body that is possessed by raging heat and
We only see what we are shown but underneath there is a struggle, a battle that we don’t show to the world. Many of us have been taught through shame not to reveal our secrets, not to let people know our struggles for fear we will be judged as not good enough, not ‘normal’. Stigmatized by society as well as our own families not to reveal what is seen as weakness, illness, disease, less than, inadequate, or different.
Both men and women experience hair loss. This can lead to a negative self-image. A full head of healthy, vibrant hair suggests vitality and youth. As a result of shame or insecurities, people with hair loss may withdraw from social interactions. Those who want to look younger and regain their confidence often think about restoring
Facing addiction is never an easy endeavor. For those who suffer from a co-occurring mental health condition, the stages of addiction recovery become even more difficult. With an excess of stigma surrounding both addiction and mental health, it can be difficult for dual diagnosis individuals to receive the help that they desperately need to
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As we get older, our health becomes more of a priority than ever before. We start to realize that without taking good care of ourselves, our health can deteriorate at a rapid rate. There are things that you can generally do to avoid this being such a big change in your life. Your lifestyle is
