Anxiety and fatigue can occur together. Anxiety can be a natural response to stress and is sometimes beneficial. However, having anxiety all the time can lead to symptoms such as persistent fatigue. While the link between anxiety and fatigue is not always clear, lifestyle changes, therapy, and medications can help...

What is the link between anxiety and fatigue?

Situational anxiety and generalized anxiety are not the same, though they are often confused. Major differences between situational and generalized anxiety include duration, intensity, and root causes. Paying attention to unique life circumstances can help in coping with anxiety, stress, and worry. Situational, Not Pathological. In the mental health field,...

How Are Situational and Generalized Anxiety Different?

Self-esteem is a measure of the degree to which you value, approve of, appreciate, and respect yourself. Low self-esteem undermines intimacy in a variety of ways. Those with low self-esteem may behave in ways that undermine their needs being met in their relationships. Self-esteem entails your overall sense of your...

How Low Self-Esteem Can Impact an Intimate Relationship

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Communication in relationships isn’t just about words; it's also about the unspoken messages conveyed through body language. While on a cross country road trip with my mom, we met a seemingly pleasant couple during breakfast. He was an American and she was French. They were here to visit his family and hometown.

Decoding Signs of Unhappiness in Couples' Body Language

Infidelity is not just a physical act but a breach of emotional commitment. Spending money foolishly can lead to resentment, stress, and, ultimately, marital breakdown. Jealousy can suffocate intimacy and erode the emotional connection between partners. A classic 1997 study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family analyzed over...

The 6 Leading Causes of Divorce

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UK-based psychologist Dr Audrey Tang has revealed some easy affirmations you can use when you need to keep a clear head at work.

Psychologist reveals three phrases you should say to yourself to keep a cool head when you're having a stressful day at work

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Worried about how anxiety may affect your work life? Here are 15 jobs that offer a serene and supportive space for individuals with anxiety.

If You Have Anxiety, These 15 Jobs Are the Best for You

Understanding drug addiction is crucial for both individuals and communities. Drug addiction is a complex condition characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. It affects the brain's structure and function, leading to changes that can be long-lasting and can lead to the harmful behaviors seen in people who misuse substances. Here, we'll uncover 13 essential facts about drug addiction, shedding light on its causes, impact, and the importance of treatment. From the science behind addiction to the role of genetics and environment, these insights aim to provide a clearer picture of this challenging issue. Knowledge is power, and by learning more about drug addiction, we can foster empathy, support recovery, and work towards effective solutions.

13 Facts About Drug Addiction

Walkaway Wife Syndrome refers to a situation where a wife, after enduring years of feeling neglected, emotionally drained, or unappreciated, decides to leave the marriage. This decision often seems sudden to the husband, though it has been brewing for a long time. The term highlights a significant communication breakdown where one partner feels their needs are consistently unmet, leading to a quiet buildup of resentment and dissatisfaction.

Red Flags That Walkaway Wife Syndrome Is Affecting Your Marriage

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

Do you know what job stress is? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, job stress happens when the job requirements don’t align with the worker’s needs, capabilities, or resources. So, job stress doesn’t refer to normal stress that might come with facing a challenge. It...

5 of the Most Stressful Jobs

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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Do you ever feel like you’ve been put on pause?

A therapist’s explanation of stress resonated with TikTok users after a patient shared their wise words in a recent post on the app.

“My therapist told me,” the user wrote in a recent text-based video with 2.7 million views. “The reason you are in bed rotting each day, won’t text people back and won’t leave the house is because you are stuck in ‘functional freeze’ after living with such extreme stress that your brain feels disassociated from your body, so even the simplest of tasks now feel overwhelming.”



While not a bona fide...

What is ‘functional freeze’? Therapist explains why you’re overwhelmed by everyday tasks

Much of identity development occurs during adolescence and relies heavily on friendships. In a world that is not always affirming, autistic youth often have challenging social experiences. Accessing support, meeting other neurodivergent peers, and receiving positive messages on autism can help. At a young age, I asked my parents if...

Autism, Adolescence, and the Creation of an Identity

Natural methods to boost CD4 levels may include supplementing certain vitamins, such as vitamin D. However, the quickest and most effective way to boost CD4 levels is to start antiretroviral therapy (ART). A CD4 count is a blood test that measures the number of infection-fighting CD4 T-lymphocytes (CD4) cells in...

Natural methods to boost someone’s CD4 count

These days, it seems like everyone has at least a touch of social anxiety. Even if you live and function normally, you may feel anxiety leading up to certain social situations and deliberately avoid certain situations to spare yourself that anxiety. Why is this set of symptoms so common? And...

Why Is Social Anxiety So Common These Days?

Narcissism includes a personality disorder or characteristics that influence how someone sees themselves and interacts with others. Narcissistic parents display characteristics or have a narcissistic personality disorder, influencing their parenting. This can deeply influence children, resulting in lasting mental health effects into adulthood. Narcissism can be illustrated as an increase...

Narcissistic Parenting: Understanding Its Impact on Children and Strategies for Healing

Longevity is a big buzzword in the health sphere right now, with a spate of recent research on which foods will help extend our lifespan (carrots and coffee, apparently). But it’s not just about what we put on our plate: daily habits can also have a huge impact. The latest study explores the long-term benefits of gratitude, finding that grateful people tend to live longer. That’s not the only wellness perk either – practising gratitude can also boost physical health and improve our relationships with others. However, just deciding to ‘be grateful’ can be tricky, particularly for people struggling with mental health issues or those going through a difficult life event. So what are some practical ways to bring gratitude into our lives?

5 Ways To Practise Gratitude In Everyday Life

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

In the beginning, marriage often symbolizes a union filled with love, hope, and dreams of a future together. However, as time passes, some marriages can lose their spark, leaving one or both partners feeling emotionally abandoned.

The Emotional, Mental, and Physical Toll of a Loveless Marriage

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Understanding the anxiety-avoidance cycle

Someone with an anxiety disorder, such as social anxiety or a phobia, may consistently avoid certain situations, places, and activities for fear of coming into contact...

Understanding the anxiety-avoidance cycle

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