Take a look at the image. Many would find it starkly beautiful. But for those struggling with seasonal affective disorder, it likely equates to emptiness, loneliness, and bitter cold. It can be a tough time of the year.
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The world’s gone crazy, but it’s gonna’ be alright
Seems like the world’s gone crazy, doesn’t it? A resurging virus, tightening pandemic restrictions, TikTok challenges – are you kidding me? During this special week for many, how ’bout a simple message of hope:..
It’s the Holiday Season: 12 ludicrous tips for survival
The holiday season has arrived. In recognition, I thought about posting a serious article. Nah, just couldn’t do it. So how ’bout these 12 ludicrous tips for survival…
Agoraphobia: What it is and why there’s hope
Being behind bars: that’s what agoraphobia feels like. So many things you want to get out and do, but breaking from your prison cell seems impossible. Stop, just stop. Do yourself a favor – take a breath and calmly read on…
Self-Soothing: 15 ways to stabilize
It’s going to happen – sooner rather than later. A trigger is going to nail you right between the eyes, generating life-consuming emotional and mental distress. For many, it can be a staggering blow. What will you do? Will you be prepared? How ’bout we talk about the stabilizing power of self-soothing…
Brain Fog: What you need to know
Your head is in a jar – at least that’s how it feels. You’re spaced-out, disoriented, forgetful, and can’t focus or think. You’re struggling, and the frustration and anger it generates are making matters worse. Maybe it’s time to learn about brain fog…
Loneliness: Understanding and relieving the pain
Loneliness: that chronic throbbing pain that tortures so many souls. Sure, it’s gotten a lot of press during the pandemic, but loneliness ran rampant long before. Let’s work together on understanding and relieving the pain…
Stress: The need-to-know series | Part 3: 10 trusty remedies
Stress: the danger lies in lack of understanding and mismanagement. “Okay, so I don’t understand stress and mismanage it – what do I do now?” You deserve to be comfortable, so how ’bout we review some trusty remedies in this final piece of our need-to-know series on stress…
Stress: The need-to-know series | Part 2: The stress response
Stress maims, and can kill. The danger lurks in the shadows waiting to strike. And anyone is unfair game. Does the threat motivate you to learn all you can about how stress impacts your life? Well, let’s continue with our need-to-know series…