No doubt, we all encounter certain days when hard circumstances require us to either cave under the pressure or find ways to cope! Below are a few tips that might help you when days become a little stressful. Get Outdoors I enjoy walking. For you, it may be jogging or riding your bike. Regardless of…
We all go through times when life throws us a curve ball, and suddenly, we’re in stress mode. If you’re in this spot right now with worries taking up all of your headspace try some of these tips: Catch your concerns When distressful thoughts start swirling up in your mind, you have the option at…
I’m not really one for making resolutions, but I do believe there’s good that comes from setting goals for improvement. Are there areas in your life you’d like to move past or develop for the better in your present circumstances? Me, I tend to dwell on former frustrations. I’ll see someone or something that reminds…
Are the pressures of life weighing you down? Constant tension has been known to affect physical health, thoughts and emotions, and behavior in adverse ways. Left unchecked, stress can contribute to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. Nobody needs those types of negative consequences running through their body or…
Anxiety is a mental health disorder affecting millions of individuals from childhood through adulthood. In Part 1, we looked at some of the basic symptoms of anxiety that can bring about debilitating effects for those living with this malady. We’ll now consider various coping methods. Effective Tools for Managing Anxiety Several strategies that may help you include: Making a…
You may think your worries about day-to-day happenings are normal. However, you may actually be dealing with anxiety without knowing it. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA): “Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the…
Many of the Halloween masks and horror movies we see this month are meant to frighten us. It simply goes along with the holiday tradition. But did you know that other things happening in normal day-to-day routines may cause some individuals to experience extreme fear or excessive anxiety? Diagnosed anxiety is a mental health disorder affecting millions of individuals…
Depression and suicide are sadly in the news all too often these days. From famous celebrities, designers, musicians, and actors to people we go to work and school with each day—there is not a group or culture exempt from fighting the battle of depression. Internally and externally, depression can be all-consuming. And it affects not…
Addiction begins with the hope that something ‘out there’ can instantly fill up the emptiness inside.” – Jean Kilbourne Do you think addiction can’t happen to your child? As a substance abuse counselor, I have seen many individuals from “good homes” with “good parents” who started down a bad path with drugs/alcohol during their teen years.…
Just as important as getting a regular physical checkup, we need to know the status of our mental health to be sure we’re on the right track. But we first need to know what we’re looking for. What exactly is mental health anyway? Mentalhealth.gov defines mental health as “our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It…