Life provides a lot of joyous moments, but we all know that it can also provide significant periods of pain. For many people, dealing with the pain is a matter of working it our or waiting it out. But for some, it’s not that easy, and they turn to self-harm. The act of self-harm, as…
If you’re struggling with anxiety symptoms, the first thing you should understand is that you’re not alone. Up to 40 million American adults suffer from an anxiety disorder, and there’s no shame in finding the best help for anxiety. In this guide, we’re outlining when to seek this help, ways for managing anxiety, and if…
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. During 2018, out of 1.4 million suicide attempts, 48,344 people throughout the country died by suicide. Those statistics further reveal that there are, on average, 132 deaths from suicide daily. This tragic epidemic can, however, be prevented with the right depression treatment programs.…
Stress surrounds us in our daily lives. It comes from work, from family, from school, from our health. It can have devastating effects on our quality of life. If you’re struggling with the pressures of daily life, you might be wondering how to manage your stress better. It’s something we can all do better. Managing…
It’s hard to escape stress — especially in today’s fast-paced, uncertain world. The economy is changing too fast. We’re dealing with the effects of a global pandemic. Our children face the challenges of growing up. We must cope with health challenges. It’s enough to make someone wonder if stress is affecting their health. Without healthy…
Remember the days when you wrote a letter or called when you wanted to connect with a friend or family member? That’s a quaint, bygone era that’s never coming back, due to the advent of Internet-based social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter. As these sites have become more ingrained in our lives, the…
At first look, social media seems great. You can interact at the click of a mouse with almost anyone in the world, anywhere. You can reconnect with old friends and maintain existing close relationships. Yet social media, for its tremendous reach, has its downsides. We see and hear about them every day. It makes you…
Most people struggle with varying degrees of anxiety. This makes it the most common mental illness – but it’s treatable. People with anxiety disorders need to know the triggers for anxiety attacks. The attacks often don’t last long and the symptoms may peak after 10 minutes. But if you or someone you love suffers an…
A link exists between alcohol and anxiety. People diagnosed with anxiety disorders drink alcohol as a way of self-medicating. But alcohol can increase anxiety and worsen an individual’s condition by causing irritability or depression. Additionally, post-drinking anxiety is much worse in people diagnosed with anxiety disorders. Although alcohol helps reduce stress temporarily, it may lead…
Alcohol consumption is normal in society. But some people tend to overindulge in this activity. They end up developing alcohol use disorder. Depression, on the other hand, is a mental illness. It makes people be consistently and persistently sad. Some people resort to alcohol to cope with depression. This combination may be detrimental in the…