The experience of having a baby can come with a number of emotions and feelings – joy, happiness, worry, responsibility – and can be stressful even in the best of circumstances. Many new parents go from feeling overjoyed to the reality of being responsible for another’s life. Toppled with lack of sleep, which can lead […]
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There is nothing quite like being ready to drift off into a sound slumber after a long day. The feel of being surrounded by blankets and pillows…as if you’re lying in one giant cloud. But what happens when you just can’t seem to get there? The following are 5 stretches that you can do just
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Depression continues to loom and affect millions of people worldwide. When faced with depression or this ‘dark cloud’ so to speak, it can seem like a daunting and monumental task to cope with because it can affect a person’s home, professional, and social life as well as their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Simply put, depression is a debilitating mental health condition that impacts a person’s day-to-day and quality of life. Treatment for managing depression most commonly includes medication and/or psychotherapy intervention. That is not to say however, that there are not any other remedies that would be beneficial in treating depression.
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Have you ever thought about how you feel about yourself? This may seem like a simple question to answer, but it can often stump people depending on their level of self-esteem. Self-esteem is a subjective concept and every person’s self-esteem can fluctuate depending on their roles, and life experiences. Often times, having “good self-esteem” can be misunderstood as some people may think it has to do with their appearance or accomplishments. This is no surprise considering what our culture and society emphasizes as being “important”; such as, how fit you are, how many friends you have, or what your job title is.
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Most people would agree that they feel better on days that are brighter as opposed to days that are dark and cold which is often referred to as “the winter blues.” However, for some people loss of energy, depressive symptoms, low libido, loss of motivation and concentration continue to be experienced throughout the fall and winter months and does not improve until spring.
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