Treat Yo-Self Healthy

  There is nothing more frustrating than someone telling you:  "You have anxiety", when it doesn't feel like it. While it may be true, a person who is truly struggling with anxiety may instead hear: I don't believe you You are making this up You are crazy and acting irrationally All your tests have come back normal, you are fine You are not sick, you are anxious You need to calm down, just relax The things you are experiencing are not real It's embarrassing that you have come back again for help A lot of these thoughts stem from not only an ill mindset, but also from poor stigma against mental health.  Acceptance The first, and hardest, part about anxiety is acceptance.  The rough truth about mental health is that you must discover what came first... the chicken or the egg.  Did anxiety come first, causing a lot of physical turmoil? Or did a physical illness occur first, causing a lot of anxiety?  There is a long road ahead of trial & error as both the patien

  Are You Feeling Anxious For the Holidays? Are You Feeling Some Holiday Blues? Whatever Your Current Emotional State, Stress Reduction is Right For You! Excessive or frequent amounts of stress  is unhealthy for overall health and wellness. It is well documented that stress, if not addressed, can lead to feelings of depression, severe anxiety, and disease. Stress Symptoms: There is a vast amount of symptoms for stress, but here are some common ones to name a few: Fatigue Insomnia Frequent illness Panic attacks Emotional distress or moodiness i.e. irritability Worry Acne Digestive issues Nausea High blood pressure Nervous system dysregulation Headaches Restlessness Dizziness Muscle tension Aches or pains Decreased libido Depression Anxiety Feeling overwhelmed or burnt out Memory problems Racing thoughts Eating more or less Stress occurs when our bodies and / or minds are consistently overwhelmed. This can put us in a state of "sympathetic nervous system dominance".  The Nervou