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Managing Emotions and Stress Through Music
By: Michelle Beltran
Tags: Emotional Wellbeing, Stress Management, Emotional Health, Music, Stress

Michelle Beltran on managing stress with music

Most people enjoy listening to music to relax or get pumped for a workout, so it might not be too surprising to hear that there is evidence to suggest that music may have a demonstrable effect on stress levels and emotional regulation. These are excellent side effects to an already enjoyable activity, but there is evidence that music can also benefit your health in the long-term, making listening to music an ideal low-cost activity you can engage in to improve your wellbeing.

Studies show that listening to relaxing music when stressed out, such as classical, can help people calm down. Over the long term, it has been demonstrated that music can help to reduce cortisol levels, which is a hormone the body produces when stressed. Since stress has a documented negative effect on long-term health, it’s excellent that there is such an easily accessible remedy that can help relieve it. Music has also been shown to assist people in art therapy and reduce anxiety in seriously or chronically ill patients. There is also evidence that music may stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, which results in lower blood pressure and heart rate.

Research shows that music can have many different mood regulatory functions; for example, you can use upbeat music to sustain or create a positive atmosphere or wake yourself up and feel more energized. Studies report that listening to music is an activity many people frequently use to change their emotions, generally positively. People listen to music to distract themselves from unpleasant circumstances and work through strong emotional reactions constructively. It can also help to stimulate the creation of new ideas; listening to music while working on your next creative endeavor might help you achieve the results you’re looking for.

What music people listen to varies depending on what they want to achieve, but music has its most positive effects when the listener can select it for themselves since individuals have affinities towards specific genres of music. Next time you experience a strong emotion or want to feel energized, follow the instinct to turn on your favorite music; it may just have more beneficial effects than you anticipated.

This article was originally published on michellebeltran.org.
5 tips to help you with holiday stress
By: Monique Cabral
Tags: Christmas, Holidays, Insurance, Stress, Gifts

The holidays are a time to be spent with family and friends and enjoy each other’s company, nonetheless, most people feel a lot of stress and pressure of buying gifts and making sure they have everything ready for Christmas. We decided to help out and give you 5 things you should be doing to de-stress this holiday season.

Stay connected with your loved ones.

Many people will be away from family and friends this holidays. Feelings of isolation may contribute to stress and anxiety, but there are lots of ways to stay connected to loved ones from a distance. You can use your phone, laptop, or tablet to celebrate with friends and family in real-time.

2. Keep up healthy habits.

Make a pact with yourself during the holidays. For example, decide that you’ll move more and do something active over the next week. Take it a step further, and pledge to start the day with a healthy breakfast, limit the sweets and get at least seven hours of sleep each night.

3. Celebrate those you’ve lost.

Holidays can be difficult after losing a friend or loved one. Remember that you’re allowed to be sad, even in the holiday season. Look for ways to honor those who can’t be with you. You might continue a tradition they cherished, share memories, or pull out old photos. Whatever you do, embrace your emotions and share them with the people around you.

4. Remember, you don’t have to do it all.

Do you stretch your budget thin trying to buy gifts for everyone? Does the pressure of hosting a party stress you out? Don’t be afraid to tell friends and family that you need some help. Sharing the load takes the strain off you and gives others a chance to help out.

5. Take time for yourself

Remember that during the holidays, we always try and do a lot for the people around us, but for your own mental health, take time for yourself. Read a book, go on a walk, listen to music, watch the birds. Remember to de-stress and know that in the end, everything will always be ok.

And finally, make sure you and your loved ones are covered this new year and get you and your family a good quality and budget friendly health insurance.

Have a great week, and happy holidays!
3 *super easy* ways Chiropractic care can help you reduce stress
By: Dr. Prathap Addageethala
Tags: Health, Chiropractic, Pain Management, Wellness, Stress

Super easy.

If you’ve been reading my blog, or following me on the gram, you’ll know that I always talk about this point — chronic stress can contribute to health challenges like anxiety and even back pain.

Why? When your body is in a constant state of stress, it produces hormones that can disrupt almost all of your body’s natural processes. That’s a big reason why discovering healthy ways to cope with stress are some of the best ways to keep yourself well, and chiropractors may be the perfect healthcare partner to help you get started.

So What?

Studies have proven that chronic stress affects both your brain and body in various ways and identifying its presence early is a key way to maintain your good health. Early signs of chronic stress include sleeplessness, headaches, muscle tension, and joint pain. As it happens, chiropractors can help you overcome stress in a few unique ways.

Here are just 3 ways we can help you reduce stress, in no particular order…

Reducing Muscle Tension: Reducing any built-up tension in your muscles can help sooth a tired body and mind. It can also help kickstart changes in muscle movement mechanisms. Restoring Movement: Gentle adjustments to the body can help you move your back, arms, and legs more freely and with less pain. Restricted joints can lead to painful movement, consider a Chiropractic adjustment to grease that rusty hinge. Personalized Exercise Recommendations: Daily exercise is a powerful way to turn the dial down on that mental stress and up on your overall physical well-being (not to mention the effectiveness of our care!). We help you with putting the exercise routine together, but, you still gotta do ‘em.

Now What?

Even people who are never stressed out often start to notice an uptick in headaches, muscle tension, and difficulty sleeping during this time of year. If you’re finding it just a bit challenging to simply relax and enjoy the holidays because you’re stressed, we hope you’ll think of us. Just give us a call. Our team is here for you!

Science Source:

Neurophysiological Effects of Spinal Manipulation. The Spine Journal. 2002.
Is this you?
By: Roy Carter
Tags: Lifestyle, Lifestyle Design, Work Life Balance, Happiness, Stress

Photo by ahmad gunnaivi on Unsplash

It’s so easy to become so ingrained in the 9 to 5, (or the hunt for a new 9 to 5), that we never give a second thought to what it is that we might actually LIKE to do.

We plunge ahead, going through the motions every day, flying a desk and wishing we weren’t and so the possibilities of an alternative lifestyle never even get considered.

We’ll go on holiday and spend the first few days worrying about what we’ve left behind at work and the last few days wondering what we’ll go back to.

In the middle bit of the holiday when we actually do allow ourselves to switch off for just a little while, we will think to ourselves, “You know what? I think I could live here.”

Then before we know it, that fleeting thought is as close as we ever get to actually doing something about changing things in our life and actually moving towards living a less stressful, happier and more fulfilled way of life for ourselves and our family.

For me it took a suspected heart attack to pull me up short and finally take stock.

When you do something you love doing instead, you get to enjoy every day of your life instead of watching it just disappear in soul-sucking sameness.

So make it your goal to discover what your own alternative lifestyle could look like for you.

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Holiday Stress? Bring It On
By: Ed Newman
Tags: Christmas, Life Lessons, Traditions, Holidays, Stress

THE HOLIDAYS

Holiday Stress? Bring It On

Nearly every year around this time I post my brother’s article about holiday stress and things you can do to alleviate it. Ron is a psychologist who is acutely aware of the various ways people struggle at this time of year.

The feedback I get has been evidence that the season isn’t always jolly with ho-ho-hoes while we’re decking the halls and splitting logs for the yule-tide fire. If you need a little encouragement in this regard, and a handful of practical wise words, read Holiday Ups and Downs.

Photo by the author

On the other hand, a few words in defense of holiday stress might be in order.

Stress, or the pressure that comes from responsibilities, isn’t always entirely bad. I’m not going to say it’s fun. But it can be rewarding. Here are some examples.

We’ve made it annual tradition to write a Christmas letter that we send to friends and family. It updates them on what our children are doing and what we’ve been up to. There’s a sense in which it keeps us connected to the people we care about, something which is healthy in a post-modern world where so many connections have been broken.

Even if you don’t write a letter, just sending pictures or even a card requires addressing envelopes, staying organized, keeping current with addresses of people in your life. It takes time and could be perceived as a burden of sorts, but doing it has hidden benefits. One is that we’re elevating this season in some way, marking the passing of a year by not letting it pass unmarked, unnoticed, just another season.

There are other things most of us do that we don’t have to. We put up trees and lights, we go to parties, some spend an evening or afternoon visiting shut-ins and singing carols. And there’s always the shopping that needs to be taken care of. If you’re not in the right frame of mind, those lines can be stressful.

What I’ve found, though, is that years later the memories created by family traditions can comfort us like a warm blanket and hot cocoa. Here’s an excerpt from an email I received from my daughter when she was living in China. You can see here the variety of traditions that were built into our family Decembers.
This week’s must-reads: People With a Lot of Self-Control Are Happier
By: Nir Eyal
Tags: Addiction, Psychology, Leadership, Growth Hacking, Stress

In my work as a behavioral designer, I come across important stories on how psychology influences our behavior. Every week, I share my round-up of the most important stories at the intersection of psychology, technology and business. I hope you enjoy them!

How to Turn Off Harmful Stress Like a Switch (NirAndFar) How do you deal with stress? Where does stress come from? Here is the bullet-proof method for disarming stress.

Addiction Is Not What You Think It Is (Medium) Addiction is not mind-control. It is a confluence of factors. When any of these factors are removed, a product can be used in moderation.

I Changed My Mind About Saying “Merry Christmas,” and You Should Too (Medium) I’ve recently changed my mind about “Merry Christmas.” I no longer see it as insensitive, and I don’t mind when people say it.

People With Creative Personalities Really Do See the World Differently (Pocket Worthy) Not only do open people bring a different perspective, but they genuinely see things differently than most.

Solitude and Leadership (American Scholar) If you want others to follow, learn to be alone with your thoughts. Solitude is one of the most important necessities of true leadership

Study: People With a Lot of Self-Control Are Happier (The Atlantic) Improbably enough, people who are better able to resist impulses report being more satisfied with their lives.

Happy reading!

- Nir
When you start worrying about things in life, remember this.
By: K.B. Hubbard
Tags: Stress Management, Life, Life Lessons, Worry, Stress

When you start worrying about things in life, remember this.

If you’re going to worry about something, do it. If not, don’t worry about it.

Sounds simple, right? It is.

Earlier this week I was worrying about how I wouldn’t be able to pay my car insurance on time.

Would they cancel me? Would I get a late fee? I was worrying about my car insurance while I was living my day-to-day life. And that’s unacceptable because nobody should ever think about their car insurance, let alone during their morning coffee.

So I asked myself…

Am I going to stop what I’m doing and call right now? Am I prepared to put down my work, get on the phone, wait on hold, explain the issue, and work it out?

The answer was no. So I stopped thinking about it, and my day simplified itself in front of my eyes.
Stress /strɛs/
By: It'S Just Ife Sax
Tags: Stress And Anxiety, Stress, Stress Management, Stress Relief

We all have been stressed before, mentally, physically. sometimes we just want to relax and breathe a little.

How would you respond when your arrangements fail to work out? Do you move with the punches? Or then again does uneasiness shield you from getting a charge out of life? Generally, our character decides how we manage pressure in our lives, however here are 5 things to help monitor your pressure:

1. Rest more. Its exceptionally regular in our general public to exist on under 6 hours of rest an evening. However, specialists continue revealing to us we need in any event 8 hours. To rest our bodies, however to revive our psyches. Drained and cantankerous appear to go inseparably. Don’t utilize your room to watch the news or wrap up some work from the workplace. Make that room your shelter, a spot to unwind and get away from the day. Have a hot cup of tea, scrub down, or read a soft cover to help you loosen up.

2. Have confidence. Saying a short supplication in the midst of stress can give you a feeling of quiet, particularly when the circumstance is one you truly have no power over. Studies have indicated that individuals who trust in a higher force have lower circulatory strain. Having the option to excuse individuals additionally can influence your circulatory strain. Holding resentment isn’t useful for your well being!

3. Turn it off. The comfort that PDAs have added to relieve stress and just find the peace and quiet.

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COPING WITH STRESS
By: Pradum Kushwaha
Tags: Stress And Anxiety, Stress Management, Stress Management Tips, Stress Relief, Stress

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Depression in Teens
By: Nimra Iftikhar
Tags: Articles, Depression, Mental Health, Teenagers, Stress

Depression in Teens

Depression is becoming more common these days among teens.So,first of all,there is a need to know about:what depression is?

Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel,the way you think and how you act.

• The prevalence of major depressive episode was higher among adult females (8.7%) compared to males (5.3%).

• The prevalence of adults with a major depressive episode was highest among individuals aged 18-25 (13.1%).

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression.shtml

Symptoms

Its symptoms can vary from person to person,but changes in your teen’s emotions and behaviour may include following examples:

• An increase in irritability

• Feeling hopeless

• Low mode most of time

• Angry outbursts

• Low self esteem

• Loss of appetite or they may comfort eat

• Low grades in school

• Stay distant from friends or either family

• Self-harm or suicidal thoughts

• More sleeping or struggling to sleep

• Increase in screen time

• Crying without any reason

• Talk less

• And many more

When to see a doctor?

You should contact your doctor or mental health professional if you have any of the above mentioned symptoms.

Causes

It is not known what exactly causes depression,but a number of problems may be involved.These are following:

1. Early childhood trauma:Traumatic events during childhood, such as physical or emotional abuse, or loss of a parent, may cause changes in the brain that make a person more susceptible to depression

2. Environmental stress: Change in environment,conflicts in family or victim of abusemennt cause depression in teenagers.

3. Low grades:In school,sudden fall in grades or pressure to do well in exams make a student depressive.

4. Lack of sleep:Nowadays,teens have no sleep routine.Lack of sleep can also lead to depression in them.

5. Adolescence: It is also a time of increasing incidence of several classes of psychiatric illnesses, including anxiety and mood disorders.

Percentage of teenagers in the United States taking antidepressants from 2015 to 2019, by gender

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1133612/antidepressant-use-teenagers-by-gender-us/

Prevention/Treatment

Make physical health a priority beacause mental health is associated with your physical health.Here are some easy and simple ways to prevent yourself from depression:

• Excercise daily

• Take nutritious or balanced meals

• Spend time with friends and family

• Engage yourself in other physical activities

• Set limits on screen time.

• Sleep enough.

Nimra Iftikhar
Hustle Hustle Hustle.
By: Catharina G.
Tags: Work, Happiness, 2020, Hustle, Stress

Hustle culture. For the past 3 to 4 years, I have come across the term “hustle culture”, especially on the internet. But it wasn’t until about a year ago that I started to think about “hustle culture” more, as I spent more time on social media platforms, such as TikTok and Youtube. It seems to me that a lot, and I mean, A LOT, of people have an obsession with grinding and working hard. Now, don’t get me wrong, I think working hard and being driven is great, but at what point does it become too much?

From what I have observed, it seems to me that a lot of people indirectly base their own self worth (and other’s worth) on how hard they work, which to me is where it becomes problematic. Of course, if you have certain goals that you want to achieve, you’re going to have to work hard to reach them, but I’m not really talking about goals here. I’m talking about the fact that a lot of people seem to have a negative attitude towards relaxing, and almost feeling guilty for taking some time off, and spending time doing nothing, when in reality, there’s nothing wrong with that. I actually think it’s crucial to allow yourself to sometimes live in the present, and to allow yourself to be “lazy”, even though I personally don’t believe that taking time off is considered lazy.

I think we’re all just trying to “make it”, whatever that means to you, however, I think that most of us forget that, just like other animals, we’re just trying to survive. Sometimes, a lot of us forget to be in the present, and appreciate what we have, and where we’re at, and worry too much about the future, when in reality, (I don’t care how cliche this sounds), all we have is the present moment. While thinking ahead, and maybe planning for the future is important, I think that it is more important to be present, and think about what you can do in the moment, to improve the quality of your life, whether it is big or small.
Do this now for a more enjoyable holiday
By: Cari Nazeer
Tags: Holidays, Self, Stress

🍽️ Today’s tip: Take one thing off your holiday menu.

Sure, tradition is nice, but you know what’s even better? Sweet, sweet freedom. To that end, Forge editor Indrani Sen echoes a nugget of holiday wisdom from the writer Annaliese Griffin: “Take one thing off your menu.”

Whether that means cancelling the green bean casserole or, hell, the whole Christmas ham, give yourself the gift of some grace. You can even apply this logic to your daily cascade of to-dos, beyond your holiday meal prep: Pick one thing on your list, and just… cut it. Now enjoy the time you’ve just gotten back.
A System to Take the Stress Out of Holiday Shopping
By: Cari Nazeer
Tags: Self, Shopping, Holiday Shopping, Holidays, Stress

Photo: Noam Galai/Contributor/Getty Images

There’s a term for when you think of the perfect comeback only once the moment has passed: l’esprit de l’escalier, French for “the staircase mind.”

As far as I know, there is no term for the gifting version of l’esprit de l’escalier — when you come up with the best, most thoughtful present after the gift exchange has come and gone and you already panic-bought a bunch of Amazon gift cards. But you can banish this particular holiday-season pitfall from your vocabulary altogether with one simple tool: the gift spreadsheet.

Alexandra Samuel explains in her sprawling guide to Google Drive:

Just set up a Sheet with the names and birthdays (and graduations, and anniversaries) of the most important people in your life. When you spot something that you think would be a great gift for someone you love, jot the idea down in a gift ideas column next to their name…. connect the sheet to your calendar so you get a reminder two or three weeks before the big day, or manually set up alerts, and pop into your gift planner to see the gift ideas you’d already marked down. Gosh, you’re so thoughtful!

Even if you’ve already finished your holiday shopping, it’s not too late to start a spreadsheet — sometime between now and next December, you’ll be grateful that you did.
Are we stressed?
By: Shahnaz Fareed
Tags: Health, Life, Covid 19, Mental Health, Stress

Yeah, Let’s try to overcome this difficult situation…

As we all know amidst these unprecedented times, we all go through stressful situations. All of us are losing track of time when the future is in question. All around the world, people are fighting against the COVID-19 battle. Every minute we hear updated news reports, health statistics. Even when we scroll down social media, it’s all about COVID-19. During this time, we need to foster optimism and accept the fact that we are not underprivileged. But the reality is there are people from low-income countries are going through harder times than us. Research reports say that with COVID-19 expected to drive up to an additional 100 million people into severe poverty by 2020, trends in global poverty rates will be set back over the next decade by at least three years. Today, 40 percent of the world’s poor live in conditions that are precarious or conflict-affected, a proportion that could exceed two-thirds by 2030. We all deal with stress and uncertainty in different ways. But certain people can feel more stress, increased anxiety and heightened worry than their neighbors, friends and family.I have written an article about stress in my blog. Have a look at it

https://medium.com/illumination/whether-or-not-you-become-stressed-is-a-choice-you-can-make-e4314366b951
Ascending in the Age of Aquarius: 3 Ways to Achieve Your Divine Flow
By: Drew Harrison Marshall
Tags: Mindfulness, Wellness, Aquarius, Stress, Meditation

Empty Your Vessel

A glass overfilled begins to spill. Over commitment creates a state of being where you become clumsy, and your emotions spill out onto others. A state of being that can be stuck in the past, igniting and channeling traumatic memories of those who have poured their frustrations out onto you. Do you find yourself, at times — reckless, overbearing, and unable to break the cycle?

In the poem For the Thousandth Time, I want to know, Mark Nepo offers the reader a refreshing perspective on breaking the cycle of stress and suffering. His poem is featured in his book The Way Under the Way: The Place of True Meeting, Sounds True, 2016. It is also featured in Sufi issue #61.

Even if an empty box

is torn apart, the air

inside joins the rest and even if an empty heart

shatters, the love inside

coats the stars and when a bird it’s born

its shell is done. How much we fear we know

depends on whether we live

as something torn apart

or as the air released. How much pain turns to suffering

depends on whether we live

as something shattered

or as the love about to join. We can live as a shell

waiting to crack

or as a bird waking

to its song.”

Making the transformation described in the poem means accepting unpredictability, and that each moment in your life is enough. It means maintaining your high standards while being dispassionate about perfection. It means refusing to only be satisfied, uplifted and empowered when things go smoothly.

“What do I do to achieve this placid existence?” you ask.

Nothing.

Doing nothing, in fact, may be your best path to real transformation in this new age.

You say to yourself, “How is that possible? I have so many commitments!”

From extra curricular activities to entertainment, you’re doing a lot. You’ve signed up for parties, events and activities, and when the weekend hits, it’s suffocating you.

Stop.

In her book, “The Happiness Track,” Emma Seppälä talks about the value of taking time to do nothing.

She explains the guilt that comes with planning for real rest and rejuvenation, and how resting becomes the exception, not the norm. Your instincts tell you to always be on the go, to always be “at war,” based on your fight or flight response.

If you feel you are in this sinkhole — how do you pull yourself out?
Feeling Stressed about the Holidays?
By: Tara Wilken
Tags: Holidays, Stress, Holiday Stress

Sometimes the best thing to do is take a different look

Photo by Ander Burdain on Unsplash

I know the holidays can be super stressful in a normal year.

And this year we know this holiday season is so different from before.

It’s okay to NOT do everything you normally would. Maybe bake less cookies, or only put up a few decorations.

Think of the 1 thing that is causing you the most stress right now for the holidays.

Got the item?

Good.

Now the item that is causing you the most stress, do you genuinely like doing it? Or are you forcing yourself to do it?

Be honest with yourself.

If you like doing it what is 1 thing you can do to make it simpler?

Break the task that is causing you stress, into smaller pieces.

Maybe you wrap 4 presents today and another 4 tomorrow.

Instead of trying to get them all wrapped in a day.

If you don’t like doing it — WHY ARE YOU DOING IT?

Think about this answer.

Is it a tradition?

Is it an expectation?

Could you ask someone else to help you with the task?

Could you skip it this year?

Could you modify it?

Sometimes lowering your stress level is about looking at the item that is causing you stress from a different angle.

Maybe the item can be eliminated or maybe it can’t.

But be open to seeing it in a different way.
Stress and Depression in a Covid World
By: Mike Francis
Tags: Stress, Depression, Covid 19, Not Alone

When Covid hit, I thought it was all a joke. I mean why would anyone freak out over an illness that was no worse than the flu. Sure it spread quickly, but the death rate wasn’t bad, right? Once everything started shutting down, I figured that it would be no problem, we’d get a little reset, then move on. Boy was I wrong. As weeks turned into months I saw hope start to fade in people around me. Fighting occurred more and more about masks and did they really help? I saw business owners struggling to find a way to feed their families, and families that didn’t want to leave the house, both because of Covid, but also because they didn’t want to make their kids deal with masks and limitations. My stress levels started going through the roof.

I witnessed my wife and children getting more and more depressed as this when on. My kids who were normally fairly playful and resilient suddenly became more moody, and apt to scream at each other over the littlest thing. My wife seemed more and more listless as it continued. She can’t wear a mask due to an illness, and anytime she went out people would stare at her, or make snide remarks, which would put her deeper into a depression, and it would raise my stress levels more. When the governor limited gatherings for Thanksgiving the stress went up even more.

I know my family isn’t alone in this. I know there are more experiencing this. I decided to write this mainly to let others know, you are not alone. We live in an age where people are faceless except for a picture on their profile online. In the super markets we see people in masks, hiding most of their nonverbal communication, and not really connecting any longer. It is easy to forget we are all human beings when places for social gatherings are shut down, and we can’t even smile at someone having a rough day, to show them we care because our smiles are covered. We are drifting apart at the seams and more and more people are feeling alone and stressed, if not outright depressed. I’d like to know what the suicide rates are at right now due to all this.

Again, you are not alone. If anyone needs to talk, I will gladly talk. Let’s get through this together, as human beings, not faceless robots.
•Procrastination and Overall Health
Tags: Procrastination, Health, Mental Health, Stress

(⚠️Trigger Warning- Mention of mental and eating disorders)

It’s not a disease or a condition. It’s more like a habit. Procrastination acts both as a cause and a symptom for mental health issues in addition to physical health detriments.

*Delaying work until the last minute significantly causes stress and frustration as one tries to fit in days of work into a few hours. If she/he manages to finish up on time, the brain gets tricked into believing that this is a shortcut method and doesn’t try to get rid of the unhealthy act. If the result is failure, feelings of guilt and worthlessness can dominate. Not to mention parental or familial pressure and expectations. All in all, procrastination increases stress levels and the occurrence of negative emotions; making us more prone to stressed-induced mental disorders like depression and anxiety.

*Mental disorders like ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), eating disorders, anxiety and depression make it difficult to get up and get things done. This is because the conditions cause lack of energy, motivation, and willpower. And as a result, work gets delayed and ends up bringing more stress and problems in return, and the cycle continues. And even if one isn’t diagnosed with a mental illness, emotions can become too strong to handle and keep us from going about our day like we want to. I know many of us relate to this because it isn’t rare to have days when we just want to sit or lay down doing nothing rather than study or socialize.

*Stress is a tough thing to deal with on its own. But when it is felt on a constant basis, it brings about health problems like hypertension, gastrointestinal issues (a common example is that burning sensation in your abdomen when you are extremely upset or worried), diabetes, obesity, headaches…to mention a few.

-Being a procrastinator doesn’t mean you necessarily have a mental disorder or body health issues. And having physical/mental illnesses doesn’t mean you are a procrastinator. They are possibilities. Not requirements for one another.

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Feeling stuck with some issue of life?Do these 7 things….
Tags: Frustated, Problem Solving Skills, Depressed, Sad, Stress

Firstly there hasn’t been any person in this world who wasn’t depressed at some of the other moment of his/her life.Thinking again and again about the things which aren’t going according to your plan may also lead to a stressful mind state…

1. Don’t try to control your negative thoughts.

Never force yourself to stop thinking about something which troubles you. This makes your brain to think more of it rather than dealing with it.

2. Talk to yourself.

It may sound weird but it works. Just write your problems on paper and write all its effects on your life, positive, negative. This may help you understand your issue more clearly.

3. Nature is the best ailment.

Travel a little bit, see the world around you. Nature brings us peace with all its beauty. Peaceful mind solves problems more effectively than being frustrated and stressful all the time.

4. Do the things which you always love to do.

This might be your hobby or learn new things. After all, life is all about personal growth. Success is all about one’s perspective of visualising.

5.Listen to your heart, continue with the brain.

There has been an endless conflict between mind and heart. Where on the one side mind plays a logical part and on the other side heart plays an emotional part. Listen to your heart and deal matter their on with your mind. Mostly decisions taken without personal inclination leads to stressful circumstances.

6. Maintain your physical health.

No matter what..healthy body is boon to live with. Eat healthily it also affects the quality of life you spend .

7. Time heals everything.

The pain you feel today is more, the pain you feel tomorrow, will be surely less. As time passes everything gets clear and we move on with the matter of time.
Sleep Apnea: Overview, Cause & Remedies
Tags: Sleeping, Anxiety Disorder, Stress, Depression

Sleep apnea may be a potentially serious disorder during which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. If you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night’s sleep, you would possibly have it.

The main sorts are:

Obstructive apnea , the more common form that happens when throat muscles relax

, the more common form that happens when throat muscles relax Central apnea , which occurs when your brain doesn’t send proper signals to the muscles that control breathing

, which occurs when your brain doesn’t send proper signals to the muscles that control breathing Complex apnea syndrome, also referred to as treatment-emergent central apnea, which occurs when someone has both obstructive apnea and central apnea

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Let’s talk about depression
By: Gail Marra
Tags: Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Isolation

Studies show that approximately 264 million people worldwide will suffer from a mental health problem at some time during the year with depression being one of the most common types. To make matters worse, along came covid19.

Depression is a common psychological disorder believe it or not, anyone can become depressed. For the majority of us, feeling a bit low, or a bit down are feelings that don’t usually last very long, they tend to pass soon after the issue, worry or memory has faded or ceased to be a concern.

However, depression is more than just feeling a little low, unhappy, bored or fed up. It’s deeper. Depression can be brought on by any number of reasons, the loss of a loved one, financial worries, divorce, losing your job, chronic illness or medical conditions like a thyroid disorder. If depressive feelings don’t go away after a short time, or they start to affect your everyday life, it might be time to seek professional help.

SSRI’s are protocol and usually the first port of call at the doctor’s office, but there are drug free options out there also, and many things you can do to help yourself.

Clinical Hypnotherapy has become widely recognised as an effective treatment for people suffering or experiencing depression. Recent studies have shown that hypnotherapy is more effective than cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT) which in the past, was the most common therapeutic approach in treating clinical depression.

The aim of hypnotherapy in treating depression, is to target the root cause of the issue and to develop better coping mechanisms.

In many cases people forget or suppress, the cause of their depression because the negative feelings associated with it, makes the emotion more intense. It’s not quite so difficult to forget an event on a conscious level, but it can be much more challenging to forget an event on a subconscious level. Hypnotherapy connects directly with the subconscious mind and can help to reframe the perception of an event that may have triggered the depression in the first place. Hypnotherapy can improve your self-esteem, mood and help you to regain control, independence and emotional freedom.

Find out more about how hypnotherapy can help, get in touch today:

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The World Is on My Shoulders
By: Kylie Craft
Tags: Life, Poetry On Medium, Depression, Poetry, Stress

Poetry

The World Is on My Shoulders

Photo by Vidar Nordli-Mathisen on Unsplash

The world is on my shoulders.

The strain is tearing my heart

Readying myself to let it go.

Refusing the comfort of my bed.

Fighting a battle I cannot win.

Desperate to heal invisible wounds.

Hide the warning bells!

Caring for friends that don’t return the favor.

They think I don’t hear their voices carried with judgement.

Somebody please write all the unwanted words.

Words for anyone to hear, anyone but me again.

My voice is screaming, but silent.

The years are heavy, but swift.

Somebody lift this burden, before it crushes me.
Through a Girl’s mind
By: Julia Vadala
Tags: Girls, Stress

Through a Girl’s mind

“Too skinny” he said

But that one’s too fat.

Its either “He’s out of your league”

Or “ could’ve done better than that”.

“Are you hungry?” they ask.

Of course, but I say no.

They said “Let’s go to the beach!”

But I think I’d rather stay home.

She’s respected ’cause she’s pretty.

But I get talked over.

Oh, she won’t hook up with you?

Well it was nice to know her.

When will you realize that perfect,

it doesn’t exist.

Why does it matter so much

the number of guys that she’s kissed?

Whether she’s a blonde or a brunette,

If she’s quiet or if she’s loud,

the judgment isn’t fair to us,

instead, we should be proud,

Proud of all of our accomplishments,

or the friendships that we’ve made,

not the number of likes we get,

or the masks that we’ve portrayed.

Julia Vadala
STRESS:
Tags: Stress, Stress Management

STRESS:

Being stressed is one of the most horrible things you can face during your day, that’s why every body is scouting how to over come it.

What causes stress?

How stress influences us mentally and physically?

And what’s the best way to get rid of it?

1-Stress origins :

The main cause that leads to be stressed (in your studies, exams, job apply,..)is that something is not under your control and you are scared of, so you loose your self-confidence, and you start thinking negatively. For example :

“I’m applying to a job in a sort of restaurants as a chef. I’m really familiar and talented at making salty dishes, but when it comes to pastry, I’m less creative”.

Like that your brain will automatically build a huge fair of pastry, and even if you are good at it, you will fail at getting that job because you convinced your self with that idea of failure.

The second cause is focusing on the others not yourself. A lot of people try to imitate successful and famous people projects, but it ends by being broken and disappointed.

Doing a lot of different things at the same time also ends up by not successing at anything the way that you expected;you don’t have to be perfect at every side because it’s IMPOSSIBLE.

2-Stress consequences:

Being always stressed has bad effects on your body and mentally too;

>You start loosing hair, getting sick, loosing huge weight… And it also influences your skin (it becomes pale, darker,…)

>The most dangerous side is the mental one:stress leads to have a bunch of negative thoughts the whole time, and it takes all of your creativity from you, and in some advanced cases, it even leads to suicide, creating new bad habits like doing drugs, drinking a lot of alcohol,…

>Overthinking

3-The magical solution:

The magical solution is between your bare hands:

*Face your fears and think positively, and every time you are in a complicated situation, think that it could be worse, and that’s not the end.

*Start doing some enjoyable activities like outdoor ones, sports,..

*Ask for help at need:if you are facing problems, feel free to ask your loved and trusted ones for help.

*if you feel like your case is complicated and you can’t handle it anymore, the best thing you can do is to consult a a therapist as soon as possible before you get worse.

That’s all for me thank you for you attention, I hope you find these points interesting, and don’t forget that you are always good enough.
Reading and Writing to Relieve Stress
By: Michael Wolkind Qc
Tags: Writing, Michael Wolkind Qc, Michael Wolkind, Reading, Stress

In today’s world, stress is inevitable. Everything going wrong at your job to chores piling up to social events, can compound until you finally snap! Meditations and exercise can assist, however what do you do with all the thoughts and feelings swirling around in your mind trying to drown you? Would you believe that picking up a book to read or a journal to write in could be your saving grace?

Reading a good book can help your mind to focus on something new and let go of the stress building up inside. It helps to choose books that interest you. Try novels from a genre you like, such as science fiction or adventure. Reading of those overcoming great odds or just having a grand ole time can give you the warm fuzzies and even instil some hope back into your soul. Pick up an informative text about one of your hobbies, like crocheting or papercrafts, to learn more about a technique you’ve wanted to perfect but are unsure how to do. If books aren’t your style, try going for magazines or blogs. The point is to read something that does not relate to your stress so your mind can delve into more positive energies.

If your mind doesn’t go for reading, try writing! Journaling has been proven to many benefits. Writing out your thoughts and feelings as they wash over you can help rid your system of them. Having them strung out on paper also helps with analyzing what you’re feeling and why. If you feel a loss for words with translating what’s in your mind onto the page, try looking up some writing prompts to get started. Jotting down what you would wish for from a genie or what your perfect vacation would look like can jumpstart a tidal wave of words rushing forward to fill the page or document you’re working on. When you journal for the long term, you can review how you felt in the past to see if there are any patterns, or you can even track how your feelings have changed over time. Though it may feel strange at first when you start out, the health benefits of journaling will have you feeling better in no time!

Reading and writing are many people’s gotos when the world is crushing in on them. Many can’t wait to crack open a new story or to jot down what’s in their heads at the end of the day. Doing one or both can melt away negative energies and thoughts, leaving peaceful bliss behind. It may take time and energy to reach that point, but like all good things, it will be worth it in the end.

Originally published on Michael Wolkind QC’s website.
The 5 benefits of leading a more stressless lifestyle.
Tags: Sleep, Self Help, Boundaries, Depression, Stress

The 5 benefits of leading a more stressless lifestyle.

We all know that stress is one of the major causes of most health problems. Anxiety and depression can leave you feeling like you clutching at straws with less hope or inspiration. So how can we reduce stress in our lives and encourage a sense of peace and hope during troubled times.

Sometimes less is more. Removing yourself from situations that no longer serve us that causes great stress and unhappiness is the first place to start. Feeling overwhelmed because you are over committed and people pleasing can leave you feeling out of breath.

If you have more on your plate that leaves you in a constant state of exhaustion or burnout this is not good. You need to have or set priorities that will serve you and the people you serve long term and make the most of your valued time.

The key is striking a balance and saying yes to the things that really matter and saying no to the things that can be delegated without the fear of retaliation, undermining or sabotage.

Your time on earth is valued and precious dont allow people to waste your time because they like to go out of their way to prove a point to you if they dont get their way.

This type of manipulation does not need to be your everday or every weekend endurance marathon of tolerating their organisational burdens and carrying a heavy load that is placed or expected of you.

You have a say in your own life that does not need a dictator of fear to oppress you into condemnation if you cannot fully commit to every activity they subscribe you to do in order to run their operation. Do what you can and able with respect and dignity.

If you found this helpful in setting some constructive boundaries.

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Psychological Resilience and Related Factors in Cancer Patients During the COVID- 19 Pandemic
By: Suleyman Yaman
Tags: Pandemic, Covid 19, Depression, Virus, Stress

COVID-19 is the largest epidemic in the 21st century and brings many psychosocial problems. Studies show that cancer patients may be at increased risk of COVID-19, and the prognosis may be worse in these group. The aim of this study was to determine the COVID-19 risk perception, anxiety and depression levels in cancer patients, to compare anxiety-depression symptom severity in cancer patients and healthy volunteers, and to determine the variables related to psychological resilience (PR) which could form the basis for mental health during COVID-19 pandemic and cancer treatment.

In this study, 113 cancer patients, who are treated for any solid organ cancer in Başkent University Medical Oncology Department between May and August 2020, and 293 healthy volunteers, who are not healthcare workers, were included. The sociodemographic data form, the COVID-19 pandemic risk perception form (COVID-19 RP), Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale (IUS), The Mentalization Scale (MentS), Resilience Scale for Adults (RSA), Ways of Coping Inventory (WCI) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) were filled out by all participants; the cancer treatment side effects form and The Posttraumatic Cognitions Inventory (PTCI) were filled out only by the cancer patients; and the cancer diagnosis and treatment information form was filled out by the investigator by checking the hospital records.

In our study, anxiety and depression symptom levels were found to be higher than epidemiological studies conducted before the pandemic. In addition, higher levels of anxiety and COVID-19 RP were found in women and those who spent more time on social media. COVID-19 RP, anxiety and depression symptom levels decrease with the increase in mentalization capacity and in PR. It has been found that PR, stress coping attitudes and mentalization capacity are associated with anxiety, depression, and PTSD in cancer patients.

It seems important to support PR, positive coping styles and self-mentalization capacity, for avoiding psychopathologies that may arise during treatment in cancer patients. During the pandemic, even with the help of online surveys, screening the mental health of the society and vulnerable groups is indispensable in terms of developing protective measures.

Reach the study details: Thesis