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A certain level of stress at work can feel normal, but when your stress levels start to increase, you may need to address the issue. Too much stress can take its toll on our minds and bodies, causing physical health problems such as heart disease and hormone imbalances and mental health conditions such as clinical …
Living with anxiety isn’t easy, and it can affect your life in multiple ways. Anxiety can come and go – you may go through periods where it feels more intense while other times you feel relieved from it for a while. There are various types of anxiety too, including social anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder. …
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Exercising is often thought of as a way to stay physically healthy. Many people exercise to lose or control weight, increase their heart health, fight off diseases like diabetes, and to improve their appearance. We all accept that exercise is generally good for our physical health but can exercise help with our mental health? If …
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Yoga is an Eastern practice that has been around for thousands of years. The basic principles of yoga start with breathing which is done in coordination with movement into different physical postures and a practice of meditation. The word yoga is a derivative of the word yoke (to bring together). You might be able to …
Psychiatric providers may prescribe medications, however, the latest research suggests that they should also prescribe exercise. Why Psychiatrists Should Recommend Exercise to Their Patients Research suggests that there are 5 reasons why exercise should be prescribed to patients who have mental health issues. Exercise Can Treat Depression Exercise, in conjunction with medication or cognitive-behavioral therapy, …
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Throughout the world today the rate of anxiety and suicide has grown exponentially. This is due to the pandemic, increased use of social media, and economic stress – what some are calling “the perfect mental health storm.” Although we can’t change what’s happened already, we can make improvements for the future of our mental health. …
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The National Institute of Mental Health says that anxiety is quite common. About 31% of American adults suffer from it sometime in their lives. The CDC also says it’s also on the rise today. It’s about three times higher than it was in 2019. This is part of the human condition. It exists to help …
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Anxiety is an emotional response that’s oriented in the future. It’s a response to a perceived threat. When you think that something bad will happen that you won’t be able to cope with, you’ll become aroused inside, encouraged to protect yourself. When you struggle with this difficult emotion you become good at distancing yourself from …
Everyone experiences a little nervous energy sometimes. Preparing for a speech, cramming for finals or walking into a job interview can certainly raise blood pressure and make the body tense, but true anxiety disorders present these uncomfortable feelings over and over for prolonged periods of time. The discomfort caused by anxiety disorders, for instance, panic …