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7 Satisfying Hobbies for Depressed People

September 28th, 2016 - Read more

Finding satisfying hobbies for depressed people can take time, but it’s time well spent. Taking up a new hobby is a good way to stimulate your mind with new knowledge, making it an effective way to cope with depression. Take a look at this quick list of helpful hobbies for depressed people. Tough times happen to …

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Mindfulness Therapy – How To Cope With Anxiety

September 15th, 2016 - Read more

There are plenty of articles, research and studies to back the benefits of mindfulness and mindfulness therapy treatment. Mindfulness has become a popular term over the years, but what does it really mean? Mindfulness is in essence the practice of becoming more aware in your life, paying attention to your surroundings, your feelings and your …

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Social Anxiety and An Unhealthy Relationship with the Internet

August 11th, 2016 - Read more

If you live with social anxiety symptoms, you may find it more comfortable to engage with friends online. Because the internet removes some of anxiety-casuing aspects of face-to-face interaction, you may prefer catching up with friends using some type of technology. Whether you prefer sending direct messages, text messages, or some other form of digital communication, you …

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Turn Your Anxiety Into Excitement With These Three Words

July 21st, 2016 - Read more

  Did you know you can turn your anxiety into excitement? All it takes is three little words, and you can effectively change your mindset from anxious to excited. Sounds great, but how does it work? The next time you feel yourself becoming anxious, tell yourself “I am excited.” The ideas requires practice, but it’s actually pretty …

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5 Ways to Develop Self-Awareness Through Meditation

June 28th, 2016 - Read more

Self-awareness can mean all the difference between effectively managing your mental illness and being consumed by it. Developing self-awareness can help you understand what causes anxiety, sadness, and even the craving to drink or use drugs. Once you identify what causes you to sink deeper into your mental illness, whether it’s anxiety, depression, or substance abuse, you can …

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3 Effective Ways to Relieve Your Anxiety

June 27th, 2016 - Read more

If you find yourself overwhelmed by stress, worried about the future, and otherwise faced with anxiety on a daily basis, you may want to consider taking a look at these three effective ways to relieve your anxiety. Struggling with anxiety can take a big toll on your mental health, so it’s better to address it …

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4 Ways to Calm Down When Feeling Anxious

June 21st, 2016 - Read more

Anxiety can be debilitating. It often strikes when you least expect it, and sticks around for couple hours depending on how you handle it. So, how do you handle it? The more you understand anxiety and what causes it, the more control you will have. Loretta G. Breuning Ph.D shares four stimple steps you can …

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7 Simple Cues to Keep Calm And Positive

June 15th, 2016 - Read more

Struggling to keep calm and positive throughout the day? Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, or negative thoughts, consider trying one of the following seven simple cues to create a calm and positive mindset. To achieve this, you simple need to decide that you will focus on a calm and positive mindset when you encounter your cues. …

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11 Subtle Signs of Mental Illness In Adults

June 14th, 2016 - Read more

Let’s take a look at some of the subtle signs of mental illness in adults. Thought mental illness isn’t always clear to identify, there are some signs that may lead you to a better understanding of how to treat your symptoms. Take a look at the list of signs below and consider whether or not …

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Overcoming Stress with Guided Visualization

June 13th, 2016 - Read more

Guided visualization is a great way to overcome stress and move forward with a positive mindset. And it’s been used in a handful of professional fields. For instance, a basketball player might use visualization to imagine making a shot. He imagine what it feels like in his body to stand far from the basket, lift …

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