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Stuck Asleep: Night Terrors, Sleep Paralysis, and Mental Health
Have you ever woken up from a nightmare but found that you couldn’t move? You could see, hear, and smell, but you were completely paralyzed. To make matters worse, the line between waking life and…
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The Relationship Between COVID-19 and Hypochondria
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on almost every aspect of human life. Lives lost, economic downturn, evictions, and loss of income have made this pandemic a struggle for many people all over the globe….
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Messing Up and Owning Up: How Self-Reflection Can Help Us Grow
Human beings are complicated creatures. We feel, hurt, love, and struggle to understand both the world around us and our fellow humans. This process is made more challenging by mental and emotional issues, substance abuse,…
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Staying Happy: The Science of the Silver Lining
If you struggle with mental illness, unresolved trauma, or a substance abuse disorder, you may find yourself asking the following question: “Why can’t I just be happy?” You also may find that you hear the…
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Tragedy on Demand: Taking Time Away From the News and Social Media
Tragedy seems to be everywhere today. COVID-19, wars, famine, economic despair, and the troubles of our own personal lives compound and can cause us a lot of depression, anxiety, and discomfort. We are also more…
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Hope for The Holidays: Mental Health and The Holiday Season
For many people, the holiday season is a time of celebration, relaxation, and quality time spent with family and friends. For others, the holiday season can drum up uncomfortable feelings and triggers. The holidays can…
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Healthy Habits: How to Make Your Addictive Personality Work For You
We know that addiction is a disease. Treating it isn’t as simple as saying, “No more for me, thanks.” Drug and alcohol abuse changes your prefrontal cortex, which makes it difficult for you to make…
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Hygiene and Mental Health: From Obsession to Neglect
Talking to others about the inner workings of your personal struggles can be a difficult thing to do. One of the many “open secrets” about mental and emotional health struggles is centered around personal hygiene….
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5 Ways to Improve Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is a person’s overall sense of worth and value, including factors like identity, confidence, and sense of belonging. Self-esteem is something that we all struggle with from time to time. Having strong feelings of…