Each person’s life is full of peaks and valleys. You might have a few days where everything goes fantastic, and then suddenly, it is like the bottom falls out. There is maybe a month of downward spiraling that you can’t comprehend. We all are faced with complications. It is a matter of figuring out how to cope with these difficulties to remain centered and calm when the pressure is high. Some people have tips and...
Our emotions and thoughts are intertwined; thoughts produce emotions and emotions produce thoughts. Beneath our actions are an amalgamation of thought processes at play, and we create patterns of thinking and patterns of actions that by their very nature form into habits. We can often become lost in our thinking patterns and our actions can repeat to produce similar real-world outcomes. Whether we want to change our eating behaviours, exercise more or to the very...
Anxiety can arise as a result of conditions or dangers that trigger our brain’s “Fight or Flight” response. This occurs when the sympathetic or limbic system is activated, resulting in a variety of symptoms such as shortness of breath, perspiration, racing heart, nervousness and a variety of other well-known symptoms. This may also happen whether we are confronted with an actual threat or when we simply imagine or think about something nasty or upsetting. Some...
These last two years have been challenging to say the least, and it has shed a light on our own mental health. Lockdowns, increased screen times, financial worries, stress and the lack of social interaction have all contributed to the worsening of our own mental health. That said, as we enter post-Covid, one BMJ publication calls for urgent intervention as more people will require mental health support because of the pandemic. Fortunately, to help alleviate...
A lot of people are thinking more seriously about their mental health lately, especially since the national conversation in the United States has started to focus on how important it is. Still, it can be difficult to know what to do if you want to take better care of your mental health, especially if you’ve never had to confront issues like this before. There are many different forms of therapy, and even the specific therapist...
The alarm clock goes off at a slightly later time than usual. While getting ready for the day, you turn on your laptop as you yawn your way to the bathroom. Rather than a necessity, the work computer is now just another household item. In the past, your home was a place where you could relax and unwind, but now it’s a place where you do your homework and rush around. With children, you have...
Our mental and emotional health matters as much as our physical health. It impacts just about every aspect of our lives so it can never be neglected. Life comes with its challenges, and it can result in difficult emotions that we have to navigate and work through. Thankfully, we’re now in an age where opening up about our struggles is embraced, and there are many more resources for anyone who needs help. We have all...
Remote school is new, but it’s likely here to stay. Since the pandemic, faculty members have scrambled to find the perfect online solutions for teaching. Sadly, online classes aren’t as good as in-person courses for many students. If you’re one of those students who feel anxious about continuing your studies online, try out these tips for remote school anxiety to keep yourself grounded and thriving this school year. 1. Learn From Feedback Take feedback from...
“It is not a secret that no soul wants to lose its inner peace. It’s just a matter of time, situations, and people who take it away.” Mental health is a thing that is equally essential as physical health. Or maybe it’s more as you can put a Band-Aid on your physical wounds. But you can’t do it because of your mental injuries. Thus it is crucial to look after your mental health, too. Otherwise,...
Chronic pain is long-standing and persistent. It can persist without recovering or occur in tandem with another chronic health condition like arthritis. One’s daily life could be disrupted by this chronic pain. But not to worry, as many medications and therapies are available that could lead you to a proper solution that might overcome every possible mental health issue and chronic pain. Does Chronic Pain Impact Your Mental Health? Every individual has its work life,...
