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août 27, 2024Like
Grief And Stress: Understanding The Connection (And How to Cope)
When you lose a loved one – be they be your friend, family, or even pet – it can leave a gaping hole in your heart. Along with all the conflicting emotions and grief, it’s common to experience stress. Grief and stress are both natural reactions to the loss of a loved one, but are they truly similar, or is there a difference between these two reactions? Grief brings feelings of helplessness, denial, and confusion, whereas stress evokes feelings of calmsage
août 26, 2024Like
Why So Many Black Moms Opt Out of Breastfeeding
The theme of this year’s World Breastfeeding Week, “Closing the Gap,” highlighted the importance of providing access to breastfeeding support. Now, as Black Breastfeeding Week kicks off, it’s more important than ever to recognize the barriers that stand between Black moms and the breastfeeding care and support they need. As the data shows, the disparity is stark. According to the CDC, fewer non-Hispanic Black infants (75.4%) are ever breastfed compared with Asian infants (92.7%), non-Hispanic White infants (86.2%), and Hispanic shek
août 26, 2024Like
What to Do if Therapy Isn’t Working or Helping
Therapy can be a transformative, powerful tool for improving mental health, relationships, and your sense of self-worth. It can offer profound insights and give you coping tools to help you navigate anything you’re dealing with. Research shows that for most people, therapy is beneficial. That said, it’s not uncommon to feel like you’re not getting the results you want from your work. Recognizing this is essential because it allows you to address and adjust things as you move forward with talk
août 26, 2024Like
Overcoming the Challenges of Parenting
Parenting is often hailed as the most rewarding job you’ll ever do. While this is true most of the time, being a parent is hard work; it’s full of complexities, unexpected challenges, and overwhelming experiences. From sleepless nights with a newborn to toddler tantrums days to navigating the emotionally fraught years of parenting teenagers— parents face hurdles they might be unsure how to navigate. Acknowledging that you’re struggling is the first step in surviving those hard days in the parenting talk
août 26, 2024Like
Overcoming Anxious Feelings About Therapy
Deciding to seek therapy is brave, but it can also cause a range of emotions, including anxiety and stress. Therapy can seem scary, especially if it’s your first time. The idea of opening up to a stranger can feel foreign. You might worry about being judged or feel nervous about confronting painful experiences from your past. If you can relate to feeling anxious about therapy, know that your feelings are both common and normal. Recognizing that you have anxiety about talk
août 26, 2024Like
Do You Need Couples Therapy or Individual Therapy?
Life’s journey is full of personal challenges and the need to navigate relationships. Therapy can be a beacon of hope, guiding you toward emotional resilience and fostering interpersonal harmony. If every conversation with your partner seems to end in frustration or an argument, or you feel lonely even when surrounded by others, it might be time to seek professional help. Determining if you need couples therapy vs. individual therapy can be tricky, though. Both can serve as powerful tools for talk
août 26, 2024Like
Coping with Burnout as a Parent of a Special Needs Child
All parents know that raising kids can be tiring — but raising a child with special needs can be even more exhausting. Being a special needs parent brings a unique set of challenges that demand extraordinary resilience. You’re happy to do it, of course, but that doesn’t mean special-needs mom burnout isn’t a real possibility if you don’t take care of yourself. Research shows that special-needs caregivers are in significantly more psychological distress. As a result, it’s important to acknowledge talk
août 26, 2024Like
Conquering Mom Guilt: Causes & How to Deal with It
The journey of motherhood is full of moments that run every inch of the gamut — from incredible joy to pride to pain to…yes, guilt. As a mom, it’s normal to have those occasional moments where you feel incredibly guilty and a bit inadequate. Maybe you missed the recital because of an unexpected work call. Your meeting ran late, and you didn’t make it to the soccer game. You forgot to pack a sack lunch for today’s field trip. These talk
août 26, 2024Like
Battling Mom Burnout: Essential Tips for Reclaiming Your Energy
Mommy burnout isn’t a figment of your imagination. Recent research found that more than half — 57% — of parents are burned out. Maternal burnout is a real occurrence that sucks your energy and can rob you of the ability to be the mom you want to be. Moms are constantly juggling duties, from professional commitments and personal interests to basic childcare needs. If you’ve recently found yourself grappling with overwhelming exhaustion, you might be experiencing mom burnout. Also known talk
août 26, 2024Like
How to Get the Most Out of Online Therapy
Online therapy is a valuable resource if you’re seeking mental health support but are limited on time or looking for something convenient, accessible, and affordable. Online counseling works, too. Multiple studies show that remote therapy formats are effective and offer promising results. According to research, 70% of participants reported “significant improvement,” and 50% recovered entirely after utilizing two-way messaging for depression and anxiety. While the benefits of online therapy are clear, the outcomes can be dependent on the person. If talk
août 26, 2024Like
Overcoming the Challenges of Motherhood
Being a mom is hard. Anyone who tells you differently is either not being honest, or they aren’t a mother. Yes, motherhood is a rewarding journey. It’s full of unbelievable joy, but it’s also filled with hard work and challenges that you can never totally prepare for. The hardest part of child care often involves sleepless nights, public tantrums, teenage defiance, struggling to find work and family life balance, and, one day, accepting that your children are leaving the nest. talk
août 26, 2024Like
Effective Alternatives to Xanax
Note: It’s essential to talk to your doctor before stopping Xanax or starting any over-the-counter or natural supplements. They will review your symptoms, comorbid conditions, and any other medication or supplements you’re taking to ensure there are no negative drug interactions. Xanax (alprazolam) is a popular prescription drug used to treat symptoms of anxiety disorders and panic disorders. While it’s generally effective and safe, Xanax use is not suitable for everyone. Some people seek Xanax alternatives because they don’t like talk