While I haven’t completely gotten into the podcast craze like some, I love Science Vs, mostly because I like to dissect fads and trends and see where the truth lies. This most recent podcast about anti-depressants is interesting so thought I would share. You can listen to it by clicking here. (**Please note: this podcast…
Category: Depression
High Functioning Anxiety
Many people don’t realize that they struggle with anxiety, but instead call it workaholism, perfectionism, or something of the sort. They appear calm and together on the outside but on the inside, their thoughts are negative, sometimes obsessively whirling through their minds. This video from Huffington Post is a few months old, but still applicable…
Painful Self-Care (?)
Though seemingly ironic, the title doesn’t have a typo. Self-care doesn’t always mean a nap, a bath, or a walk; instead, it can mean setting healthy boundaries for yourself, saying “no,” to something you feel obligated to, or simply changing the expectations you have for yourself. All of these can feel emotionally or mentally painful,…
E-Fast?
Feeling anxious or depressed? How about an electronic or social media fast? Whenever I have suggested this to students in the past, they have often responded with a look of shock or responded that they get anxious if they have to go more than a few minutes without checking their phone. If you think it’s…