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Healing Through Food: A Journey to Better Mental Health
The author reflects on their complicated relationship with food, recognizing its impact on mental health. Initially using food as a coping mechanism, they realized that nutrient-dense options can improve mood and overall well-being.…
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From Anxiety to Action: Embracing Small Victories
When it comes to depression, anxiety, and everything in between, small everyday tasks can seem nearly impossible to achieve. Some of these tasks are incredibly easy for others, but for me, it’s like…
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Coping with Pandemic-Induced Isolation
The author reflects on the profound impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on their mental health, describing feelings of depression, isolation, and anxiety. They recount previous crises, highlighting a sense of ongoing emotional struggle…
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Emotional Eating and Mental Health: A Complex Relationship
For as long as I can remember, my relationship with food has been rather complicated. My weight has fluctuated throughout my life, but I’ve mostly been overweight. Food has always been my go-to…
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Managing Anxiety: Finding Your Safe Space
The content expresses the author's struggles with anxiety and emotional sensitivity, detailing feelings of overwhelm and decision fatigue. They emphasize the importance of finding solitude to process emotions and regain control. Acknowledging mental…
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What Bores Me (And Why It Matters)
Boredom is a frustrating, heavy feeling marked by under-stimulation and redundant conversations, leading to fatigue and irritation. It diminishes energy and motivation, making the author crave engaging activities like writing, reading, cooking, and…
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Understanding ADHD and Smoking: A Personal Journey
The author shares their two-decade struggle with smoking, linked to coping with ADHD, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorder. Smoking, initially a social habit, became a vital emotional crutch. Despite awareness of its harms,…
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Feeling Understood: My Transformative ADHD Conference Experience
The author describes their transformative experience at an ADHD conference, where initial anxiety faded as they connected with others facing similar struggles. Engaging seminars, particularly one on social anxiety, inspired a shift in…
