Summer Blues? 6 Ways to Brighten Your Mood When You Suffer from Reverse SAD
Do you notice yourself getting very gloomy during the very sunny days? You could be feeling depressed for most of the day, have low energy levels, and lose interest in your favorite activities. These classic symptoms of depression could result from reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
SAD is when you experience depression during winter when the weather gets cold and there is less sunlight. However, some people experience reverse SAD, when you experience depression four or five months a year when the weather is warm. Despite the sunlight and longer days, some people find it affects their mood negatively. If you are dealing with the summer blues, here are six ways to help you through the summer months.
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Physical Manifestations of Anxiety: What are Anxiety Tics?
Anxiety is a mental health condition where you experience persistent worries daily. It seems like these worries are never-ending, where they interfere with your day and even your sleep. But have you experienced physical manifestations as a result of your anxiety? This is when your anxiety is no longer just mental but tells yourself and everyone else you know when you are anxious.
You may experience tics like a spasm in your arms, eyes, legs, or throat muscle when you are anxious. It could be a few days before these symptoms disappear. This is merely your body going into survival mode when you feel threatened. These anxiety tics can be hard to hide from others. If others point them out or you notice these tics, it is important to go into treatment for anxiety to gain more control over your life.
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Suffering from Chronic Pain? How Mindfulness Makes a Difference
Have you been a long-time sufferer of chronic pain? Maybe your back has been hurting you for a long time, or you have arthritis in your hands. If someone has recommended mindfulness to treat your pain, you may be under the impression that person thinks your pain is all in your head. The truth is that the mind and the body have a powerful connection.
Fighting pain is exhausting, but awareness and, perhaps, even acceptance can ease tension. Mindfulness helps you be more present. When you are anxious, everything you are feeling intensifies. You can quiet those challenging thoughts through meditative exercises that focus on the present moment.
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Working Out What You Want From Your Life & Love After The Wedding
Avoid insisting that your spouse fulfill your expectations or remain the "same person" you married. Commit to sharing your growth and new perspectives. Give each other the best chance possible to stay connected and emotionally available throughout the course of your marriage.
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When Current Events Stimulate Past Trauma: How To Cope
Whether you are watching the news or videos on social media, past trauma can be triggered. Without support, unresolved trauma may not heal easily. To help you cope, consider these strategies.
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How To Avoid Repeating The Mistakes Of Your Last Relationship
If you find yourself in a dysfunctional relationship after a dysfunctional relationship, you may feel that you always end up in frustrating, unfulfilling, or even toxic situations. Why do you do this to yourself over and over?
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When You're Too Exhausted to Adjust...Tips to Overcome Personal Change Fatigue
if you’re unable to adapt quickly, it can often lead to feelings of exhaustion, confusion, lack of motivation, decreased performance, and overall, just feeling completely burnt out. When you’re feeling too exhausted to adjust, how are you supposed to find the time and energy to actually overcome personal change fatigue and move forward?
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7 Techniques to Help Your Child Cope & Calm Down
Your children are never too young to learn about mindfulness training. This training is nothing intense or complex. Your child will be able to focus on the present moment and control themselves instead of dwelling on their negative thoughts.
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Work Woes: What to Do If You Regret Your Resignation
Resigning is a huge decision. It’s helpful to give it lots of time and consideration before you resign. However, if the deed is done and you’re regretting the decision, there are some things you can do to help ease your anxiety.
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Be More Sure About “I Do”: 5 Key Topics To Discuss Before The Wedding
Some topics of discussion can be a little sensitive or hard to bring up when you’re dating. However, when you’re making such a big commitment, it is a good idea to talk through everything so there are no surprises or misunderstandings further down the line.
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How Can We Help Our Children Develop More Resilience?
it is essential that children develop resilience early on in life, to carry those skills into their future. Children may encounter a range of issues in their lives early on. Children who are able to work through a range of tough or stressful situations are strong and capable enough to navigate life well long-term.
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6 Tips To Nitpick Less & Nurture Each Other More
Ineffective or problematic communication impairs many relationships. If nitpicking is wearing away the goodwill in your relationship, contempt and a complete breakdown may be next. It’s vital to seek support soon.
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7 Everyday Ways To Start Changing The Thoughts That Feed Your Fear
Are you are living in fear right now? Is there any way to change your thought process, and stop feeding anxiety with negative thoughts and unhelpful behavior? Yes! You can feel better, learn to live with uncertainty and overcome debilitating fear.
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Is Intimacy Avoidance A Problem In Your Relationship? How To Tell
Avoiding intimacy is not just about physical contact, it’s also about shying away from intimate conversations and discussions. By the time the sex stops, you may both feel that you do not have a close connection or bond with your partner. From there the divide grows.
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Why Your Family & Friends Are Suggesting Depression Therapy
Depression can make you feel so down about your life that you feel like nothing will make it better. Your friends and family always want to be sure that you are happy when you are around them. If you are not, they do not want to watch you suffer. Allow them to provide a helping hand and seriously consider their suggestions regarding therapy.
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5 Ways People Pleasing Can Come Back To Bite You
Pleasing friends and family can become an addiction. Chronic pleasers neglect their personal needs and wants. The result? The loss of respect from those you were trying to please in the first place. You don’t have to go on this way.
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Is Your Child Acting Out? What Their Behavior Is Telling You
It’s important that you understand that your child’s attempts to express themselves are works in progress. They’ll need you throughout their childhood as a safe and loving guide.
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5 Questions To Get You & Your Partner Talking Again
Ask your partner inquisitive questions to help you understand how they are feeling and what they want out of the relationship. Once you know these answers, you can work towards them together as a couple, or you’ll see if you are both on different levels, paths, or if you want different things.
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Vaping, Weed, & Alcohol: Tips for Discussing the Dangers With Your Teen
When it comes to underage drinking or drug use, the consequences can be catastrophic. This is why it’s important to discuss these dangers with your child. Understanding and communicating the dangers of drug use, even in drugs that are considered more mainstream, is important to support the teens in your life.
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