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Debunking Myths About PTSD

Gateway Foundation

Having depression, anxiety or any other mental health condition isn’t a weakness, so a person who develops PTSD isn’t weak for having a natural response to a life-altering experience. These medications can help treat the symptoms so a person can address their trauma through other forms of treatment, such as psychotherapy.

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Depression & Perfectionism

Gateway Foundation

Perfectionists believe that most tasks they do demand perfection, and this unhealthy thought pattern can lead to stress, anxiety, and depression. Psychotherapy can also help people identify their harsh self-beliefs to change them over time. In addiction recovery, you can learn the importance of accepting yourself.

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Molly vs. Ecstasy: What’s the Difference?

Gateway Foundation

Some of the adverse short-term side effects: Lack of judgment Depression and anxiety Confusion Grinding teeth Chills or sweating from increased body temperature Muscle tension Feelings of faintness Drug cravings Paranoia Dehydration Increased heart rate Sleep disturbances. Psychotherapy.

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Finding Help on Self-Injury Awareness Day in Chicago

Gateway Foundation

Many emotions — such as loneliness, worthlessness, anxiety, guilt, anger, and insecurity — can all trigger self-injury. Communicating feelings of depression, stress, or anxiety to others. People who engage in self-harm can experience suicidal thoughts or may have attempted it at some point. Why Do People Self-Injure?

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My Short Stay in a Mental Health Hospital

Beautiful Voyager

Anxiety so strong it tightened my chest to a choking point and made me feel like cutting myself to bleed the anxious feelings out of my system. Yes, one for depression and one for anxiety. I’d had the same passive suicidal thoughts, ramped-up anxiety and cutting fantasies. Once he arrived, I got the standard set of questions.

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Are You Ready To Go Back To The Office?

Beautiful Voyager

3) We can then safely assume that the anxiety level of the majority is on the rise as organizations are communicating their in-office return plan and expectations. In each scenario, I went back to work positively changed but not without many questions, fear, anxiety, new needs and hope. 1) At least not for 5 days a week, maybe 3. (2)