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Triggers of an Anxiety Attack

Gateway Foundation

Do you experience anxiety attacks when life seems overwhelming? An anxiety attack describes an episode of excessive worrying and may include physical symptoms like increased heart rate and muscle tension. It can be a mentally and physically exhausting experience that requires recovery time.

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Guest Post: Interview with Randye Kaye: Podcast Co-Host of Schizophrenia: 3 Moms in the Trenches and Author of Ben Behind His Voices: One Family’s Journey from the Chaos of Schizophrenia to Hope and Happier Made Simple: Choose Your Words

Bipolar Bandit

With proper recovery support (structure, purpose, love/community and treatment – what Randye calls the “4 Pillars”) enjoyed a period of recovery which included full-time work and two years of college. Readers can try out these phrases right away to reduce anxiety, reframe situations and increase serenity.

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Your Healthy Outlook Can Promote Resilience and Recovery in Older Adults

Relias

In older adults, the common behavioral health disorders are depression, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and bipolar disorder, according to Caring People. The ways in which you engage older adults throughout the process to build resilience should include a focus on recovery, hope, and well-being.

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Finding Hope and Healing: 71 Powerful Bible Verses about Depression and Anxiety in Social Work

Social Work Haven

In the realm of social work, where our hearts are dedicated to supporting and uplifting those in need, we often encounter individuals facing the heavy burdens of depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety can be isolating experiences, often leaving individuals feeling hopeless and overwhelmed.

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Guest Post: Burnout, Shame and the Sticking Point of Our Words

My Brains Not Broken

Where mental health is concerned, it’s vital; we label and frame our diagnosis around the language of recovery. It’s unhelpful to my mental health and well-being to describe myself as a depressed person…but someone who has had challenges facing depression and anxiety. My flavour of depression goes hand in hand with burnout.

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Living with Bipolar Two Disorder by Cathy Shaw

Bipolar Bandit

I will also compare these extreme states to the feeling of relief, balance and wellbeing that comes with being in recovery and the different ways, from my own experience, in which you can apply to your own life to help you attain this. So it is not a choice when you are feeling this depressed.

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Coping with Anxiety and Loss of Appetite

Abuse Survivor

Anxiety is like a looming shadow, making even the simplest tasks feel like a monumental effort. Deep Breathing: Anxiety often brings physical symptoms, including stomach discomfort. Rest is a vital part of recovery. Introduction: We all have those days when life feels like an uphill battle.

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