According to the World Health Organization, chronic stress “can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation.” Although stress is a natural human response that most people experience, too much of it can lead to serious health conditions. Both the body and mind can be negatively impacted by… Continue reading Coping With Chronic Stress: Management Techniques for Day-To-Day Life
Category: Mental Health
Anxiety: What it Means and How to Cope
Anxiety is a normal part of the human condition. As individuals, we experience different types of anxiety regularly. This anxiety is usually categorized as “worry.” Worry about money, family, jobs, etc. But for people who are suffering from an anxiety disorder, small “worries” turn into big, overwhelming thoughts and feelings that can become difficult to… Continue reading Anxiety: What it Means and How to Cope
What causes chronic pain? Is chronic pain a disability?
Medically Reviewed and Written By: Kathleen O’Shea Northrup, MD What Causes Chronic Pain? When people think of pain, they frequently imagine injuries like fractures or burns or pain from illnesses like strep throat or appendicitis. This type of pain is known as acute pain, meaning it comes on fairly quickly and is expected to resolve… Continue reading What causes chronic pain? Is chronic pain a disability?
Natural Ways to Ease Chronic Pain: Embracing a Holistic Approach to Wellness
Living with chronic pain can be a challenging and exhausting experience. Constantly seeking pain management relief from medications might not always be the best solution. In this blog post, we will explore natural ways to ease chronic pain that have been tried and tested by many individuals. By adopting a holistic approach to wellness, we… Continue reading Natural Ways to Ease Chronic Pain: Embracing a Holistic Approach to Wellness
10 Things You Need to Know About Living With a Mental Illness
Going to therapy or talking with friends or family about things like anxiety, depression or PTSD, was once considered taboo. But, mental health has increasingly become a more widely accepted topic of discussion. In 2018, the American Psychological Association found that 87% of American adults agreed that having a mental health disorder is nothing to be ashamed… Continue reading 10 Things You Need to Know About Living With a Mental Illness
What Happens to Your Mental Health If You Don’t Get Adequate Sleep?
You’ve probably noticed that after a rough night of sleep, you don’t quite feel yourself. You may be a little slower to get out of bed in the morning, go for an extra cup of coffee, or even opt for a mid-afternoon nap. The physical effects of sleep deprivation are usually pretty clear, but the… Continue reading What Happens to Your Mental Health If You Don’t Get Adequate Sleep?
8 Physical Symptoms of Anxiety
Have you ever noticed your heart starting to race for seemingly no reason, started sweating before an important meeting, or maybe had an ongoing digestive issue during a time of change? Because anxiety is a mental health condition, we tend to focus more on psychological symptoms and less on physical ones. It’s easy to forget… Continue reading 8 Physical Symptoms of Anxiety
Health Benefits of Being In Nature
The pandemic forced many people to spend more time indoors and engaged in technology. Since the start of the pandemic, the average American spent 90 percent of their time indoors. With all this time indoors, Americans spent 7 hours and 50 minutes per day consuming media alone. Now think about how much time you spend on… Continue reading Health Benefits of Being In Nature
Is Your Doctor Gaslighting You?
You’ve noticed symptoms for a few weeks, maybe months or even since childhood. You visited doctor after doctor with no answer. Over time, the symptoms progress and may start to interfere with daily living. So you go to your doctor again, seeking some answers and solutions. But again, you don’t get a diagnosis or are… Continue reading Is Your Doctor Gaslighting You?
8 Celebrities Who Struggle With Depression
Celebrities have it all – status, wealth, power, resources, luck – or so we think. From the outside, they don’t appear to struggle with mental or emotional health and seemingly have it all together. But looks can be deceiving. Celebrities have real feelings and mental health issues that interfere with daily living. On the inside,… Continue reading 8 Celebrities Who Struggle With Depression