Category: Anxiety
How To Improve Your Mental Health With Diabetes
When you’re suffering from diabetes, you might not think about the connection between this condition and your mental health and wellbeing. People who have diabetes are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety, but many may not even realize that these are so closely linked. Luckily, there are several things you can do to…
Life Is Less Stressful At The Beach: Why People Choose Clearwater Florida
Many are flocking to Florida for a more carefree and less stressful life. The number one reason is the weather. Struggling to get your car started in freezing temperatures to get to work or do some shopping is not just unpleasant, it’s stressful. The winter blues are a real thing so many people choose to…
How To Reduce Stress And Anxiety As The Holidays Approach
It’s that time of the year again when suddenly everywhere you turn it seems the Holidays are being lauded. A time of joy! The season of giving. Time to celebrate with family and friends. Of course, this time of year can be joyous for many, but it is also a time of stress and anxiety…
Does Lack Of Sleep Affect Our Mental And Physical Health?
Americans tend to live life on a treadmill. We work long hours, eat badly, stress a lot, and lose sleep. We lay in bed at night worrying about our jobs, money, our kids, our elderly parents, and all the woes of the world. Many of us don’t get a sufficient number of hours of sleep…
How Does Music Affect Our Emotions, Anxiety and Depression?
You may have heard the old expression, “music soothes the savage beast.” What is the meaning of that? It could mean that music can greatly affect and regulate our behaviors, moods, and emotions. Have you ever felt anxious and found that turning on soft or pleasant music relaxes you? Upbeat music might make you suddenly…
Can Caring For A Dog Or Other Pet Help With Depression And Anxiety?
Pet owners will tell you that their furry friend brings a lot of joy to their life. But what even they might not know is that sharing your life with a beloved pet can have significant benefits to both your physical and mental health. The bond between man (or woman) and dog is noted in…
Do Sleep Habits Affect OCD And Anxiety?
When we think of anxiety disorders one of the most prevalent issues is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). People with OCD often have repeating thoughts that cause them exhibit compulsive behaviors. These behaviors can be the best way to alleviate their anxiety in some way. These can be small repetitive actions that generally have nothing to do…
How Stress Affects Depression And Our Overall Mental Health
The entire world has experienced something that has never happened before – a pandemic and social media interaction. The global pandemic, while not the first such event, happened occurred with the added bonus of TV and social media to connect us daily to the stress and suffering on every part of the globe. Many of…
Dealing With OCD Symptoms
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves being obsessed with something, acting compulsively, or oftentimes both. These obsessions typically occur in the form of recurrent, unwanted thoughts. However, just because you have intrusive thoughts doesn’t mean you have this disorder. The difference has to do with the degree to which a person’s life is affected by these thoughts.…
Anxiety VS. Depression: Understanding The Difference
The word depression is oftentimes lightly thrown around in conversations. While we may think that we’re depressed in a variety of different situations, oftentimes we’re mistaking it for sadness. The confusion starts with the fact that sadness is a symptom of depression. Since we associate both of these things together we find ourselves struggling to…