In order to answer this question, we need to define sleepy vs. fatigue. Sleepiness is when you feel like you can close your eyes and fall asleep. A classic example is the head bob when you catch yourself falling asleep in another Zoom meeting. Fatigue is when you are completely exhausted with no energy to […]
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You may have heard that looking for a therapist is like dating. This can be a risky way to approach mental health, even if there are some truths in it. The research is very detailed: therapy works best when you feel a sense of “fit” with your therapist. However, what makes this feeling of fit […]
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Living with chronic back pain can become frustrating, daunting, and defeating. Back pain is something that most people will experience at one point or another but dealing with chronic back pain is different. The pain can feel relentless and can leave you feeling like you are never going to be able to do the things you love […]
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Did you ever think what kind of effect flowers have on your senses? Why do you think of buying flowers when visiting loved ones? Or why is it common courtesy to bring flowers to sick people? Often, flowers are reserved for special occasions. But we believe that flowers must be admired every day. Between health, […]
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With an ever-increasing demand for mental health services, paradigms regarding therapy have been changing in a positive way. Today, going to therapy is a lot more common than usual, but some of us still hold prejudice towards those who regularly schedule sessions with their therapists. I remember when I was in the second year of […]
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For many of us, the idea of psychotherapy or counseling can be a frightening prospect. There is a misconception that therapy is only for those who have “serious issues.” I beg to differ. Yes, those of us who are living with depression, anxiety, or the long term effects of trauma would definitely benefit from good […]
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You may be surprised to hear that social media can impact your health. However, if you consider the amount of time we spend interacting on social media sites like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, you’ll understand why. Spending large amounts of time on anything, such as work, exercise, or watching television, negatively affects your health. So, […]
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Suppose you are one of the 50 million Americans who experience allergies. In that case, you may have suffered those annoying symptoms like itchy eyes, running nose and constant sneezing — which are often uncomfortable, but manageable. If you have allergies, you may have also found yourself feeling groggy or fatigued, which can significantly affect […]
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We often hear that exercise is good for our physical and mental wellbeing, but do we know why? This article will provide seven reasons why you should introduce exercise into your lifestyle. All the reasons are backed up with scientific evidence that clearly demonstrates exercise is good for you. 1. Weight Loss Aside from general […]
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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is all about balance, and balance starts with awareness. Awareness at what you’re eating, looking at labels, knowing how much you’re eating in terms of fat, carbohydrate, sugar, calories, and being conscious of portion sizes, avoiding things like skipping meals, avoiding snacking, and reflecting on your eating habits. The excess of […]
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