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What’s the Role of Worry and Anxiety in Your Life?

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  I Worried By Mary Oliver I worried a lot. Will the garden grow, will the riversflow in the right direction, will the earth turn as itwas taught, and if not how shall I correct it? Was I right, was I wrong, will I be forgiven,can I do better? Will I ever be able to sing, even the sparrowscan do it and I am, … [Read more...]

November 14, 2022 Leave a Comment

What Is Trauma Dumping and Is It Harmful?

We’ve all vented to a friend from time to time. Whether it is to get something off your chest or to receive some sort of advice and guidance. This is a normal part of relationships.  What we shouldn’t be doing is dumping our trauma and emotions on someone who unwittingly ends up on the receiving end of it. This can be harmful not only for … [Read more...]

July 4, 2022 Leave a Comment

What You Need to Know & Understand About GAD

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Anxiety is a normal, inevitable, and often helpful human emotion. Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the world. Yes, these two facts can be true. And yes, these facts alone feel like cause enough to feel anxious! However, understanding your own experience primarily comes down to the degree to which you feel anxiety. You may … [Read more...]

May 2, 2022 Leave a Comment

How Your Overworking Is Linked to Your Anxiety

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Overworking is far too often considered to be a positive and highly recommended trait. It’s positioned as a factor related to values and ethics. However, it can be a very dangerous trend steeped in both perfectionism and anxiety. Because of our general perception, someone with anxiety-caused overwork syndrome may not seek help. The … [Read more...]

April 11, 2022 Leave a Comment

The Physical Impact of Trauma: What to Recognize & How to Respond

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Everyone faces potentially traumatic events. In some cases, these experiences result in trauma which can turn into Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. Those struggling with this condition may have to deal with anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, hyper-vigilance, substance abuse, social withdrawal, depression, and thoughts of death or … [Read more...]

March 7, 2022 Leave a Comment

PTSD Takes a Physical Toll: What You Need to Know

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Most folks are familiar with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Well, they are familiar with the standard representation of the condition. For example, they will probably associate it with returning war veterans. This makes sense since about 20 percent of those who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan will be diagnosed with PTSD. We know about … [Read more...]

February 21, 2022 Leave a Comment

Suffering from Natural Disaster PTSD: What You Can Do to Cope

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Ask someone about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and they may talk about soldiers or victims of abuse. But what about the widespread reality of natural disasters? You may be an earthquake, a wildfire, or a flood survivor. Living through tornados or hurricanes or tsunamis is becoming a more frequent experience as well. Such experiences can be … [Read more...]

February 14, 2022 Leave a Comment

What You Need to Know About Your Period & Your PTSD Symptoms

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It’s hardly breaking news that your menstrual cycle can affect your mood. For example, you may find yourself fluctuating between irritation, anxiety, and depression. Recent research, however, has explored a related link to trauma. Women with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are reporting variations in their PTSD symptoms throughout their … [Read more...]

January 17, 2022 Leave a Comment

6 Ways Exercise Helps When Anxiety Has You Wired & Wound Up

On some level, many of us understand that exercise benefits our mental well-being. Not surprisingly, however, this can be lost in the shuffle of busy schedules and myriad obligations. Amidst the endless parade of fitness crazes and trends, too, not enough focus is given to exercise benefits beyond toned biceps and bottoms. Overall, physical … [Read more...]

January 3, 2022 Leave a Comment

NIGHTBIRDE

“You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore before you decide to be happy.” Powerful quote, right? If you are a fan of the “America’s Got Talent” TV show, you may have seen an Audrey Hepburn look-a-like called Nightbirde. She took the stage and mesmerized the audience and judges with her original song entitled “It’s Okay.” Her actual name is … [Read more...]

December 13, 2021 Leave a Comment

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