Author: Valerie Sizelove
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What is Eustress? The Positive Type of Stressor
It’s not easy to become a better you. That’s why it’s so hard to get in shape—exercise is stressful on your body. Studying for a big exam causes stress, and…
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Internal vs. External Stressors: What’s the Difference?
If you have stress overload, a quick online search will yield loads of stress management techniques. But not all stress is created equally. Internal and external stressors need to be…
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How to Tell Your Friends You’re Depressed
So, you’ve received the big clinical depression diagnosis. On one hand, it’s probably relieving to learn that the emotional pain you feel can be explained by an imbalance in your…
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Does Sex Help With Depression?
Depression and sex? Very funny. Just trying to get in the mood can feel like lifting a huge stone slab onto your back with your knees ready to crumble at…
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13 Ways to Focus When Studying
No matter how old you are, studying can be a daunting task. From middle school students to adults in college, all face points when they need to sit down for…
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Does Online Therapy Work?
If you had a chance to receive therapy services through your phone, would you take it? The current boom in technology development and increasing public reliance on phones and computers…
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7 Best Essential Oils for Stress
Everyone experiences stress sometimes—it’s our bodies’ natural reaction to threats. However, some people’s stress levels become chronic, meaning they live in constant fight-or-flight mode, increasing adrenaline and cortisol levels in…
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Talkspace Review: I Tried Online Therapy for 30 Days
If you’re like most people, life isn’t a perfect ride. We all face problems and need some help working through them, and therapy services are integral for people facing life…
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6 Best Herbal Supplements for Social Anxiety
If you’ve ever taken medications with nasty side effects, you might understand why many people turn to herbal remedies. For thousands of years, plants found all over the world have…
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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Depression
It’s hard to remember a time when I didn’t feel depressed. I was diagnosed for the first time at 14, and so began my journey of medication and therapy. But…
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