Mental Wellness: Depression Signs, Anxiety & Self-Care

Identifying depression warning signs and anxiety triggers is the first step toward mental wellness. Practice self-care and learn to calm down quickly.

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10 Ways Journaling Will Transform Your Life

Published Oct,24 2017  |  By Kelly Gonzalez

There’s something very liberating about a blank journal page. Whether you doodle and sketch cartoons, scribble daily reminders or pour your heart out onto the pages is up to you. To start, Conner Habib, a Los Angeles-based author and writing coach, recommends getting a pen and journal specifically for the purpose.

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How to Stop Being Immature

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Sharon H. Bolling

Overcoming immaturity is a significant aspect of development during adolescence and young adulthood. Dictionary.com defines immaturity as youthful behavior "lacking wisdom, insight and emotional stability." Remember that being an older age does not necessarily mean you will show maturity.

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Sertraline Hydrochloride Side Effects

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Dr. Teresa Fuller

Antidepressants are the most commonly prescribed medication for adults ages 18 to 44 years. In addition to depression, antidepressants treat a number of other conditions, including anxiety, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD.

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How to Overcome Irritability

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Michelle Bolyn

Many people who suffer from depression, anxiety and other mental health disorders report feeling irritable. It’s a sign that you’re stressed out and having a hard time coping with stress in healthy ways. Irritability can cause issues at work and in your relationships.

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How Does Eating Healthy Make You Feel Better About Yourself?

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Carolyn Robbins

Following a healthy diet reduces your risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer. Choosing an apple instead of a candy bar may also make the difference between a good mood and a bad mood. Although the relationship is not entirely understood, well-balanced nutrition and mental health are integrally related.

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Indecision & Anxiety

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Annette F. Brown

Although anxiety is an expected response to challenging situations, there are times when people can be so overwhelmed by anxiety that they find it hard to make decisions. Indecision and anxiety can be quite common. Anxiety can cause some such deep angst that making any choice seems impossible.

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Prozac Withdrawal Symptoms

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Adam Cloe

Fluoxetine (Prozac) is a member of the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which are often used to treat mood disorders such as depression. If you stop taking fluoxetine, you may develop "withdrawal" symptoms, more appropriately called "SSRI discontinuation syndrome."

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How to Overcome Emotional Numbness

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Ann Jones

Emotional numbness often occurs as a response to extreme physical or psychological trauma. According to Psychiatric-disorders.com, it is one of the "avoidance cluster" of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. PTSD may develop immediately after the traumatic event, or it may take years.

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How to Relieve Chest Congestion With Mucus in Kids

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Ashley Farley

Despite your best efforts to keep your child healthy, at some point in time, germs are going to invade his body and cause a cold. Chest congestion is one symptom of a cold and it can cause coughing, difficulty breathing, interrupted sleep and mucus.

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What Kind of Swimsuit Should a Woman With Big Arms Wear?

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Amanda Rumbalski

Swimsuit shopping can be an intimidating task for women with post-winter arms that have been hibernating beneath chunky sweaters. Once you find a style that flatters and takes the focus away from big arms, you'll no doubt be hitting the beach without a care in the world; and no, you will not be wearing a wet suit.

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Low Serotonin Levels Symptoms

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Judy Wilson

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that affects most brain cells. Related to numerous functions, including emotions, moods, sleep, memory and appetite, serotonin also affects the muscles, as well as the body's endocrine and cardiovascular systems.

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First Period Symptoms

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Bridget Coila

The first menstrual period, also called menarche, begins at different times for young girls. While no one can precisely predict the exact timing of a first period, there are some biological signs that may indicate when it will likely occur.

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Emotional Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Virginia Franco

Hyperthyroidism is a medical condition caused by an overactive thyroid gland that releases too much thyroid hormone. In addition to many physical symptoms, hyperthyroidism can also result in many emotional symptoms.

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Activities to Build Self-Confidence

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Candice Coleman

Self-confidence can help you tackle obstacles at work and home as well as among your family members and friends. A lack of confidence, on the other hand, can leave you feeling incapable of handling your daily life.

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