First of all, let’s get this out of the way: There is a stigma around depression. Well, mental illness, in general, tends to be frowned upon, but depression is among the most common (and most obvious) mental disorders, making it a particularly sore sight. In one study, about 30% of the participants believed that a […]
How To Overcome Touch Starvation
To learn how to overcome touch starvation we need to understand what touch starvation is. Or maybe, why “touch” is so important in the first place. Even if it doesn’t seem like casual contact is for everyone. After all, many people like to maintain their personal space. In some cases this might be a cultural […]
How Clutter Causes Anxiety And Stress
Many of us have the habit of gathering things and keeping them, even if we don’t need them. It can be due to emotional attachment, habit, or laziness, but most of us are guilty of this kind of behavior in one way or another. “I might use this someday,” you tell yourself, but that day […]
Why Does Depression Make You Angry And Irritable?
When talking about depression certain symptoms and descriptions come to mind. For the most part, depressed people can be described as disinterested, unmotivated, sad, tired and so on. In other words, depressed people are not typically ones that tend to express themselves or feel strongly towards anything in particular. It makes sense, that’s just the way depression […]
How To Prevent Nocturnal Panic Attacks
If you’ve experienced a sudden rush of overwhelming fear and anxiety then it’s possible that you’ve experienced a panic attack. Your heart starts beating faster, you have trouble breathing and you feel dizzy – all of these are obvious signs that something is wrong. Panic attacks are pretty common, with 22.7% of the population in […]
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Antidepressant Abuse: Are Antidepressants Addictive?
Although your primary care doctor can prescribe antidepressants it’s unlikely that he’ll do so effectively. As such, they might recommend that you visit a psychiatrist that can prescribe you the necessary medicines. Each expert has a different approach to the subject of mental health. Some focus on your current problems while others dig deeper, searching for […]
4 Tips To Overcome Negative Thought Patterns
Many of us have an affinity towards negative thoughts and overall pessimism. Seeing doomsday scenarios everywhere, always assuming the worst might happen, blaming ourselves for things that we have no control over and so on. This way of thinking is actually quite common. Studies show that we, as humans, have a certain bias towards negative emotions. […]
Can Anxiety Make You Sick? Yes, Yes It Can
These days mental health problems are becoming significantly more common than ever before. Although no one knows what causes this increase, by now it is undeniable that it exists. Anxiety disorders, in particular, are a genuine concern these days, with 19.1% of the population in the U.S experiencing some kind of an anxiety disorder in […]
5 Tips On How To Overcome Seasonal Anxiety
Our mood, thoughts, and health are affected, among other things, by the world that surrounds us. Our friends, our co-workers, where we live, and yes, even the weather itself. It can get to the point where certain people experience specific symptoms during one season or the other. These symptoms include changes in their eating habits, mood, […]
Feeling Depressed On The Weekends? You’re Not Alone
Very few people around the world have an “easy life” Most of us work hard every day, take care of our families, and try our best to keep things going. Even when it looks like we have it easy, there are almost always problems underneath the surface. The weekends are meant to be a break from these problems, […]