Tag: mental health tips
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Let’s face it: battling depressive thoughts can feel like trying to wrestle a greased pig at a county fair. It’s slippery, messy, and you might just end up covered in mud. But fear not! Just like any good adventure, there are strategies we can develop to help us navigate this tricky terrain. So grab your…
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Let’s talk about sleep hygiene. No, it’s not a fancy term for washing your pajamas or ensuring your pillowcases are fresh (although that helps too). It’s about creating the perfect environment for catching those elusive Z’s—especially when you’re trying to keep your mental health in check. If you’ve ever tossed and turned like a fish…
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Let’s face it: life can feel like a never-ending game of Whac-A-Mole. Just when you think you’ve got one problem solved, another one pops up, demanding your attention. Whether it’s work deadlines, family obligations, or the sheer insanity of trying to keep your houseplants alive (seriously, how do they expect us to remember to water…
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Ah, winter! The season where the sun decides to take a vacation, leaving us in a perpetual state of grayness. If you’ve ever felt like a hibernating bear during these chilly months, you might be experiencing something called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. Yes, it sounds like the name of a sad puppy movie—but trust…
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Living with chronic depression can feel like carrying a backpack full of bricks while trying to run a marathon. Spoiler alert: the marathon is actually just your daily life, and those bricks? They’re not going anywhere anytime soon. But fear not! While I’m no expert (unless you count my expertise in binge-watching shows about people…
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Sleep is one of those magical things we all crave, yet somehow it often eludes us like a cat that refuses to come when called. We’ve all had nights where tossing and turning feels more like an Olympic sport than a restful experience. But what if I told you that sleep and depression are linked…