Anxiety, depression and all
Cal in Color
I wondered how the call with my parents, who quietly offer more support than I could ask for, caused more stress than calls from UHS and friends combined.
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My meditation journey: How it changed my life and why you should try it
Ever since I started meditating regularly for the past month or so, I’ve noticed a huge change in my everyday life and my mental health.
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Decisions, decisions: My 2021 resolution to become more decisive
The truth is, I’ve always wanted to be a carefree person. I want to say yes to the things I want to do and say no to the what-ifs.
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We need to think about the unwritten rules of texting
Unfortunately, as with most things — if not everything — there’s a glaring list of cons that make me hate texting despite all the benefits it provides.
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Why therapy is better than ever in the digital age
Even if you’ve never gone to therapy or dislike the concept based on prior experiences, now’s the time to test the waters.
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Why everyone should prioritize mental health, work to end the stigma
We all must understand that feelings of anxiety and depression are not a choice. Often, they require a medical diagnosis.
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Life is better beyond your stigma
To me, taking antidepressants felt like cheating. It felt like taking the easy way out. I wanted to make myself happy through my own willpower.
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Breaking up with my psychiatrist
I have never dealt well with change. My usual response to change is to curl into a ball and cease to function until I finally get used to my new reality.
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Time loss
Bear in Mind
My bed and I have a complicated, toxic love-hate relationship. Mental illness is exhausting and causes me to sleep a lot.
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UC Berkeley researchers find ‘very strong’ link between sleep trouble, anxiety
UC Berkeley researchers have found that lack of sleep predicts increases in anxiety levels up to 30%, while sufficient levels of sleep reduce stress.
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