Anger is an easy emotion to turn to when you are feeling depressed or overwhelmed. Anger can come naturally to all of us, but it can also turn away our loved ones if we are not careful. By learning to…
How to Calm Down When You Are Quick to Anger
What to Say to Someone Who is Grieving
One of the most common things we are told by guests during a funeral is “I am sorry for your loss.” While you may be genuine in your response, coming up with different responses that come from your heart can…
Hurricane Anxiety and Trauma
When you know that a hurricane is approaching, you may start to feel anxiety like shaking, sadness, obsessively watching news updates on it, or even being afraid to leave your home. This is because hurricanes are beyond anybody’s control. By…
How to Respond to Stress-Inducing Emails
Emails have a way of bringing about anxiety when someone important like your boss, a relative, or even a friend wants you to accomplish a task that you feel you cannot handle or you get distressing news. It could be…
Moving On From the Grief of a Breakup
Getting over a breakup can be a very hard thing to do. You grieve just like you would any other tragedy when this is something that you do not see coming and you have to picture your life without your…
Signs of Anxiety That Seem Like Everyday Issues
You know that you have anxiety when your worrisome thoughts are disrupting your life. They continue to play over and over in your head. By questioning your everyday behavior to symptoms of anxiety, you will know whether or not you…
The Mental Health Benefits of Being Alone
It may not be good to be lonely all of the time as putting yourself in isolating can provide negative consequences to your mental health. But, having some alone time every once in a while can be beneficial. By setting…
Foods That Help with Anxiety
You may have heard of that popular expression, “You are what you eat.” The stomach and the brain have a connection where if our bodies are not given essential nutrients, this can have an effect on the production of neurotransmitters…
Why People Avoid Mental Health Treatment
You may know that you need treatment for your mental illness, but perhaps you are too scared to do anything about it. You do not know what to expect and are worried that it will not work. However, seeking treatment…
Fighting Stress in Arthritis Patients
Arthritis is a condition that causes a feeling of pain and stiffness in one or more of your joints. The stress that is occurring in your life can make your arthritis pain worse. By finding ways to fight through your…
