Although it may be hard to believe, there is a strong correlation between hair loss and stress and anxiety. If you start finding unusually large amounts of renegade hair strands on your pillowcase or even in the shower drain, you should be wondering if that has something to do with stress. There are three conditions in particular …
Trigger warning: this article discusses substance abuse. Untreated drug and other substance use problems contribute to thousands of deaths almost every year and impact lives of many people. Healthcare already has effective tools that are able to prevent these deaths from happening but are not being utilized enough, and those who could benefit from healthcare do not often seek help. This …
Having a strong support system is medicine. Having friends who have your back when the going gets tough, and a family to back you up when you need them to, is necessary. There are times where you may feel lonely and where it is psychologically damaging to sit alone with yourself – these are the times …
Trigger warning: this article discusses a serious eating disorder and may be triggering. Anorexia nervosa is a life-threatening eating disorder that receives masses of attention in the media but is actually less frequent than bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. It was previously characterized as an eating disorder that affects Caucasian, middle class underweight young females …
Trigger warning: this article discusses suicidality and may be extremely triggering. Please seek help if you need it. UAE Hotline – 8004673 More often than not, people shame those with suicidal feelings yet feel sorry for those who commit suicide. It is imperative that we shift the stigma surrounding suicide and educate those who are …
A very important part of self-care is also taking care of external factors that could be affecting your life. This includes specific stressors like your work, your studies, and more. Of those factors also include the different types of relationships in your life. Relationships Different relationships in your life include your relationship with your parents, …
Ask yourself this, “who are you comparing yourself to frequently?” If you cannot think of an answer, think of the last time you scrolled through your Instagram feed and felt the need to compare yourself to others or to someone in particular and made yourself feel envious or some sort of way – or even made you feel as though your life is not eventful or is boring in comparison to theirs. …
Teenagers, much like adults, experience stress on a daily basis through many avenues and can benefit from learning how to manage this stress. Teenagers tend to experience stress when they find an activity or situation difficult or painful to complete, which is often due to having inadequate coping resources. Sources of Stress Each individual can …
We are often told that showing emotions makes us weak. We are told to toughen up and hide our feelings. We are called irrational when expressing our emotions passionately. We are given uncomfortable looks when we cry in public. No one cries in public. “It is awkward,” that is what we are told. Expressing your …
Trigger warning: this article discusses mental illness and may be triggering. Mental illness is very difficult on any type of relationship. The stress it causes can often reach a crisis level. You may fall into a pattern where managing the illness becomes what the relationship is centered on. However, despite the obvious challenges, you can …