I have had generalized anxiety disorder since I was 11. I have been drinking coffee since I was 12. Does coffee increase my anxiety? Yes! But I have no intention of quitting it. Here’s why. Coffee keeps me awake. While I don’t have any sleeping disorder, I have one peculiar problem: I am perpetually sleepy. …
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Introduction Mental well-being is often seen as a hidden struggle. One that is kept secret and rarely talked about. Why? Because we are taught from a young age that it is weak to show our emotions. That we must be strong and never falter. But the reality is, mental health is not a sign of …
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Photo by Engin Akyurt from Pexels Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. The pressure you occasionally experience is your typical reaction to the uncertainty of what will happen next, whether within the next few minutes, days, or months. It’s a concern about a threat that is still in the future. For example, you might …
Life is stressful and where there is stress, anxiety follows. Left unchecked, anxiety can take a toll on you. It may overwhelm you and ruin your mental health. It is essential to manage anxiety before it throws you off-balance. Here are 7 ways to quickly reduce your anxiety. 1. Replace Caffeine Caffeine is found in …
Fact: People with depression often struggle to maintain personal hygiene. Things that come easily to others—like brushing teeth and taking a shower—are arduous chores for us. Now you might be wondering what’s up with the title of this post, right? If we struggle to do the basics, how can we have a skincare routine? Your …
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Rashida has depression, anxiety, and borderline personality disorder. This unholy trifecta prevents her from having a stable job and a long-term relationship. She can’t afford therapy and needs her friends’ support. But her neurotypical friends deny her “negativity” with chants of “good vibes only”. This is a satire piece that got rejected by the …
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You’re feeling anxious. Again. To make things worse, you are a) all by yourself or b) surrounded by complete strangers who wouldn’t be able to help you even if they wanted to. Fret not, I have anxiety too and I know how to contain it before it gets worse. Although anxiety manifests differently for everybody, …
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Don’t mean to sound ungrateful, But I’m exhausted every morning. Even after a good night’s sleep On a soft, warm bed. The reasons for my fatigue are quite a few; Where do I even begin? First, there’s the chronic anxiety It crushes my spirit and body, Giving me severe body ache As if I were …
This is the third and the last post on anxiety at the workplace. Today, the founder of a medium-sized company talks about how she handles her employees’ anxiety. Are you aware of mental health issues in your workspace? If yes, how do you play an active role in supporting your employees? I have generalized anxiety …
Just like last time, today’s post will be dealing with anxiety as well. This time, the manager of a very successful MNC will be sharing his views on anxiety. Over to him. Are you aware of mental health issues in your workspace? If yes, how do you play an active role in supporting your employees? …