Tag: Mental Health
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Why It’s Crucial to Ask Your Children About Abuse
Get Pregnant Fast As a young adult, I was taken aback the first time someone inquired if I had ever experienced harm or had my physical boundaries violated. I had spent over eight years in therapy addressing issues like anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. My honest response was, “Yes, which time would you like to…
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Nature Walks Are Great, But My Medications Are Essential
Get Pregnant Fast Living in Western New York, I’ve grown accustomed to the long winters here. As someone with a late March birthday, I recall my mother never planning any weather-dependent celebrations, as we could be donning swimsuits or bundled in snow gear. However, this year’s winter felt particularly grueling and dragged on longer than…
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Program That Pairs Veterans With Service Dogs Abruptly Terminated
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking turn of events, a program dedicated to pairing service dogs with veterans has been unexpectedly shut down at two military bases in the Washington, D.C. area. Executive Director of the organization, Jonathan Brooks, recounted the moment he received the news: “At 2 PM, I got a call informing me…
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An Inspiring Note for Women in the Waiting Room: A Doctor’s Office Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast A visit to the doctor, particularly the moment of stepping onto the scale, can evoke a whirlwind of emotions for many women. For one mother, a simple note found near the scale transformed her entire experience and resonated with countless others. After giving birth to her son, Lily Thompson shared her feelings…
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When Depression Turns You into a Hermit: The Power of Presence
Get Pregnant Fast Living with depression is an ongoing struggle. Despite trying various medications and therapies, this pervasive condition often feels like a shadow, always lurking, waiting for a moment of vulnerability to strike. It can creep up during the toughest times, whispering feelings of inadequacy that can immobilize you. Experiencing depression can feel like…
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The Detrimental Impact of Reduced Free Play and Recess on Children’s Mental Health
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, we’ve witnessed a troubling trend in our education system: the gradual elimination of creative and physical outlets for our children. First, art classes were deemed less essential, pushed aside in favor of more “practical” subjects like math and science. The argument was that we need to cultivate a generation…
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My Brother’s Overdose: Lessons I Want to Share
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I received a call that I had both dreaded and anticipated for years: my brother was found dead from a heroin overdose. At just 44 years old, he died alone in his car outside a convenience store in Colorado. I choose to say “died” rather than “passed away.” The latter conjures…
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Putting Up Christmas Decorations Early Can Boost Your Happiness
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re the type who eagerly sets up the Christmas tree and hangs the garlands right after the Halloween festivities, you’ll be pleased to know that there’s some scientific backing for your enthusiasm. Research indicates that those who start decorating for the holidays early tend to experience increased happiness. Yes, that’s right…
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What I Wish Others Knew About Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
Get Pregnant Fast We all have narratives that remind us not to judge a book by its cover. Often, these stories highlight how outward appearances can obscure inner turmoil or struggles. This resonates deeply with my current experience, yet my reality is filled with voices that aim to acknowledge this struggle while often missing the…