Coronavirus and Depression: How COVID Changes Life for People of All Ages
Coronavirus may be causing depression and anxiety in both adults and children. And, as many Americans enter their sixth month of social distancing, many people are feeling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic now...
Meditation for Stress – Set Your Mind at Ease
You know how it goes—working, going to school, doing homework, keeping a clean house, getting the kids to their sports or other hobbies, cooking meals, doing yard work, going grocery shopping, running errands and...
My Difficult ITP Diagnosis Journey That Made Me An Advocate
I don't really remember a day of my childhood where I felt “good”. Of course, at the time, I had no frame of reference for what “good” was supposed to feel like. I didn't...
3 Tips to Avoid Anxiety this 4th of July
The 4th of July is a time for BBQs, spending time with family and friends and celebrating our country’s independence. However, for many people, such as combat veterans, people who have been personally impacted...
5 Tips and Tricks for Natural Anxiety Relief
Anxiety can be crippling. It’s described as an uneasy feeling, a feeling of nervousness that can affect your body mentally and physically. If escalated, anxiety can lead to compulsive behavior or panic attacks. In...
5 Advantages of Living with High Functioning Anxiety
Over 40 million American adults suffer from an anxiety condition. Anxiety manifests itself in many different forms- from physical symptoms like sweating and trembling to mental effects like feeling tense and nervous. Nonetheless, anxiety sometimes...
Guide to Managing Mood Disorders With Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain certainly has its challenges and can mean you miss out on some activities you enjoy. If the pain is severe and/or long term, you may need to alter your work...
Checkup From the Neck Up: National Depression Screening Day
Initiatives designed to promote awareness for people fighting for their mental health are important for us all. Those who are also fighting to better manage their chronic pain know initiatives such as today's National...
5 Tips to Improve Your Anxiety While Battling Chronic Pain
When you know firsthand what it's like to be in constant pain, you have likely adopted an array of practices to help you manage everyday life. The physical pain, the emotional toll and the...
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: When Worry Gets Out of Control
What Is GAD?
Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. You might worry about things like health, money, or family problems. But people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) feel extremely worried or feel nervous...
5 Foods That Reduce Anxiety
For those of us who live with anxiety, we know how debilitating it can be. Whether it is going into work for a meeting, socializing with a new group of people, or obsessive compulsiveness,...
Measuring Brain Chemistry
Serotonin is one of the chemical messengers that nerve cells in the brain use to communicate. Modifying serotonin levels is one way that antidepressant and anti-anxiety medications are thought to work and help people...
Is Your Job the Real Reason Behind Your Anxiety?
Many people live with anxiety. In fact, there are different types and levels of anxiety, and they all cause varying symptoms. Sometimes it may feel like you can’t catch a break from anxiety. Anxiety...
Coping with Anxiety in Large Crowds
With recent tragic events like the shooting in Las Vegas, the thought of being out in a crowd might feel terrifying. For people living with anxiety and the fear of large crowds, staying calm...
5 Mental Health Tips for Military Deployment
Deployment is stressful, of that, there is no doubt. According to Mental Health America, some adverse effects of deployment include lack of appetite, trouble concentrating, difficulty sleeping or feeling withdrawn.
Additionally, a study done in the UK on...
Tips to Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Use these relaxation strategies to reduce, prevent, and cope with stress.
Could stress be causing your chronic pain? According to a study in Brain, people who live with chronic pain conditions like back pain and...
Top Travel Websites and Apps
Living with pain doesn't mean you can't travel. Check out our list of travel websites and apps designed to help make your time on the road more enjoyable and comfortable.
Going on vacation is exciting...
