Anger is a strange and complex emotion. Some experts view anger as an extension of the fight-flight-or-freeze response. By reducing other behavioral, cognitive, and psychological functions, anger allows us to face certain dangers more effectively. At the same time, too much anger can isolate someone socially, cause them to lash out at loved ones, or […]
Category Archives: Articles
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Jan
Jan
Feeling irritable, angry, anxious or low once in a while is part of being human. When one of these feelings seems to be there all the time, though, it can wear on your health, your relationships and your sense of yourself, and it may point to something worth addressing. Below, we look at what chronic […]
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Dec
Dec
“I was so embarrassed and ashamed of how we lived that a knock on the door terrified me.” “We regularly had to eat meals standing up, because the kitchen table was inundated with piles and piles of stuff.” The effects of a hoarding problem can extend to one’s children, creating mental health challenges for the […]
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Nov
Nov
Handling a loved one’s illness is never easy, whether they’re living with a chronic condition or an acute illness that’s become unexpectedly serious. Many people associate hospitals with life-altering diagnoses and situations, and seeing a loved one in that setting can create a lot of fear, stress and anxiety. Coping with a sick loved one […]
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Oct
Oct
Mental health and relationships can be challenging to navigate. Yet, understanding how they are intertwined is essential to building a lasting and secure bond and sharing a life. Healthy relationships thrive with good mental health and can quickly deteriorate if one or both partners has an untreated mental health issue. If my partner’s mental health […]
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Oct
Oct
Buspirone is an anti-anxiety medication prescribed to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Originally intended as an antipsychotic drug, buspirone failed in clinical trials to relieve symptoms of psychosis. However, researchers noted that buspirone did reduce anxiety symptoms. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1986 for the treatment of anxiety, buspirone is now […]
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Oct
Oct
Our environments can have a massive effect on our bodies and brains, especially when it comes to our mental health. Both culturally and linguistically, we associate “fresh air” with feelings of relief. Whenever we’re having a bad mental health day, the go-to advice is to step outside and get some fresh air. In fact, many […]
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Sep
Sep
It’s common for people to keep secrets. One study found that the average person is holding onto 13 secrets at any given time , and five are secrets they’ve never told anyone else. And another study found that 1 in 5 people keep a major secret from their spouse! But it’s when you keep secrets […]
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May
May
Modern society romanticizes “everlasting love” and frowns upon divorce. Couples recite “till death do us part” in their wedding vows, thinking splitting up is a sign of failure. Even unmarried couples dream of staying together forever. Leaving someone with mental illness sounds unthinkable at the start, but after a few years together, some realize they […]
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May
May
Bupropion, or Wellbutrin, is an antidepressant that treats various conditions. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Wellbutrin to treat major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder and nicotine addiction. Some doctors may also prescribe it to ease symptoms of bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety. If you’re taking this medication for […]