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Finding solace and support during periods of depression is essential for maintaining mental well-being. While therapy and medication are important components of treatment, engaging in hobbies can also play a significant role in alleviating symptoms and promoting a sense of stability.

10 Hobbies Depressed People Say Keeps Them Sane

Health Digest

Your sleep habits dictate a lot about your health, from your immune defenses to how well you can function. They can also affect your early death risk.

13 Sleep Mistakes That Can Increase Your Early Death Risk

Nothing makes a dog as happy as a true hug from its favorite human. It has even been scientifically proven that at that moment, the canine happiness hormone is at its peak. Unfortunately, many dogs are not lucky enough to have someone like that. Some simply have no owner and are forced to live alone, either in a shelter or on the street, while others have callous and even cruel owners.

Chained Dog Couldn’t Contain Emotions When He Saw A Human Approaching Him After So Long

“A toxic relationship keeps dragging you down. It never lets you grow.”. Ashley used to be full of life, always laughing and confident. But ever since she married John, things have changed. She constantly feels on edge, unsure of his moods. He belittles her in front of others and controls her every move.

Toxic Husband: Signs and How to Deal With Him

You have worth, even when you feel unloved and unsuccessful, even when you feel lost and lonely. You are an important piece of this world. Your existence matters. Don’t let yourself forget it. Even on your lowest days, even when you’re feeling worthless, you still have value. Deep down, you know that’s true.

Gentle Reminders For Anyone Struggling With Their Anxiety

Dontae

Recently, Japan has seen a noticeable increase in the number of people choosing to live alone. This phenomenon, known in Japan as hikikomori or hikki, involves people withdrawing from social interactions for six months or longer. According to statistics, the number of hikikomori in Japan has reached approximately two million, with 10% of the population in large cities living as hermits.

Why Japanese People Choose to Live a Life of Solitude and Reclusion

Start the conversation about home care early to help a senior loved one be more prepared when care is needed. Make sure the entire family agrees on home care to help a senior loved one be more open to receiving help. Listen to a loved one’s concerns about home care...

5 Things To Do When a Loved One Refuses Home Care

Grief can have serious physical consequences that impact the cardiovascular, immune, and digestive systems. During periods of grief, changes in diet and unhealthy choices can adversely impact the body. Grieving is a dynamic process rather than a static state of being. Grief is an intense sense of sorrow, typically in...

Grief’s Impact on the Body

BuzzFeed

"I’m a 64-year-old woman and have been divorced 14 years. I love living alone and don’t want any relationships either. A wise woman once told me, that after a certain age men either want a nurse or a purse. I don’t care to be either."

People Who Got A “Gray Divorce” Are Sharing Why And What Happened After

When your loved one is experiencing anxiety, you might be struggling with how to help them. Dealing with anxiety is very personal, and so is helping a loved one who is anxious. In general, it’s best to validate the person’s emotions rather than trying to argue with them or tell them that they are overreacting. At the same time, it’s OK to express concern as you guide your loved one toward getting help.

How to Help Someone Cope Through Their Anxiety

Yes! We create our own anxiety. It’s true! Maybe you think it’s the situation. Maybe you think it’s about your health, money or relationships. You’re thinking… “If the situation just got better, everything would be okay.” But the truth is that while you are going through a stressful situation, the thing that is causing your anxiety is what you are thinking.

Do You Create Your Own Anxiety?

K.D. Lewis

In a world where traditional narratives often paint divorce as a failure, many women are finding liberation in walking away from marriages that no longer serve them. These "walkaway wives" are not the stereotypical disgruntled spouses fleeing at the first sign of trouble. Instead, they are women who have quietly endured years of emotional neglect, unfulfilled promises, and unspoken expectations.

No Regrets: The Deep Satisfaction Walkaway Wives Discover After Divorce

Scary Mommy

Parents know that moving at any age can be majorly stressful. Whether you’re worried about packing your life into boxes or making new friends in a new place, it can certainly take a mental toll on both you and your kids. But a new study suggests that kids who move during their childhood may bare some profound effects.

Moving A Lot During Childhood Could Increase Risk Of Depression Later In Life

Kiplinger

Financial, medical and safety preparations can ease the burden for caregivers while ensuring your loved one receives their preferred care.

How to Plan Ahead After a Loved One's Dementia Diagnosis

Entitlement is often regarded as a set of beliefs that someone is deserving of the very best treatment. Emotional entitlement can be a healthy way to experience feelings but not if it's the uncompromised form. Learn to accept your positive emotions, tune down the negative, and take ownership of your...

The Three Faces of Emotional Entitlement

The Guardian

He’s known for freewheeling roles in Misfits and The Umbrella Academy, but now he’s written a book on meditation. What led him to this mindful career pivot?

Robert Sheehan: ‘My anxiety had got to the point where if I was left alone I was a twitching mess’

Aug. 13, 2024 -- Eight years ago, Lori, a 64-year-old retiree living in Maine, was beside herself with grief as her daughter moved away. Afraid of the impending loneliness, she called the one person she knew she could live alongside: her ex. In her 17 years as a divorcee, Lori...

Older Adults Redefine Love to Combat Loneliness

Rumination is an unhealthy thought pattern that can interfere with your ability to live your life; the rumination cycle means the more you ruminate, the harder it is to stop. Anyone can experience ruminations, but people with anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can experience ruminative thinking. Rumination can contribute to the development or worsening of mental health conditions.

Examples of Rumination and Effects on Thinking

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Second chances and wealth will be September 2024’s main themes. Various zodiac signs will use their energy to get what they desire. Some will have an abundant mindset that will lead them to success. Uranus will enter Taurus early in the month while Ploto will re-enter Capricorn on September 1. Which opportunities does September have in store for your zodiac sign?

Each Zodiac Sign’s Luckiest Day in September

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ABC News

More than four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, some immunocompromised and disabled Americans have changed their way of living completely to survive.

COVID isolation continues four years later for some residents at higher risk

Money Talks News - TV

NewsBreak

Anxiety Is Now Tied to Dementia: Here’s How Much It Increases the Risk

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Anxiety Is Now Tied to Dementia: Here’s How Much It Increases the Risk

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