About Happy Life
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A weekly blog about mental health and the quest for happiness. Our main topics are anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, social anxiety, agoraphobia, and happy life. Authored by Alex Perez, a professional mental health writer & mental health advocate.
About Happy Life
1y ago
Fabel over vrijheid
Op een nacht, ‘t was heldere maan, kwam een eenzame wolf, vanuit de schaduw te voorschijn. Hij was mager en hij stierf bijna van de honger. Terwijl hij rondliep kwam hij opeens een erg dikke, goed gevoede hond tegen. De twee groetten elkaar en de wolf merkte op, terwijl hij de hond van onder tot boven bekeek: “Mijnheer, wat ziet u er buitengewoon goed uit. Ik geloof niet ooit een gezonder en gelukkiger dier te hebben gezien. Vertelt u mij eens, hoe het komt, dat u beter schijnt te leven dan ik? Zonder valse bescheidenheid kan ik gerust zeggen, dat ik op de jacht mijn leven ..read more
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1y ago
Guest post by Beth Rush
Sometimes it’s nice to strike up a conversation with someone different from you. Other times, it’s necessary.
Trying to talk to someone you know doesn’t have common interests or experiences can be intimidating. However, there are ways to have a quality discussion with them. Here’s how to start a conversation when you have nothing in common.
1. Be Positive
We’re a society that can prefer hiding behind screens. It can be hard to have an in-person conversation with someone when the topic is clear, let alone when there isn’t a common thing to discuss.
It’s important ..read more
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1y ago
About the author: Stephanie Caroline Snyder is a 27-year-old who graduated from The University of Florida in 2018. She majored in Communications with a minor in mass media. Currently, she is an Author and a Writer. She was born and raised in Panama City, Florida, where her family still lives.
It’s no secret that talk therapy is beneficial for many people. However, some people may hesitate to try it out because they think it’s only for those with severe mental health issues. This isn’t the case at all! Anyone can benefit from talk therapy, regardless of their mental state. If you’re struggling ..read more
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1y ago
Anxiety is a state of constant anguish and fear that makes an individual feel lopsided. It often arises from a certain emotional trigger. While it’s normal to feel anxious sometimes, a recurrence of anxiety may result in anxiety disorder.
Consequently, an anxiety disorder may lead to poor mental health. Our immediate environment, whether at home or workplace, plays a huge role in our well-being. Several factors in our internal and external environment can increase anxiety feelings.
Below are some environmental factors that affect your anxiety level
1. Social Factors
It refers to issues su ..read more
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1y ago
Drug use can start early in someone’s life. It can be as soon as their adolescent years. For this reason, it would be a good idea as a parent to educate your teenager about the dangers of drug use. This guide will go over important points that you’ll want to follow so you can make the conversation effective and make your teenager aware of drug use and the consequences.
If you want additional resources, Gallus Detox will be happy to help. You can visit their website here.
Let’s get started with this guide on educating your teenager about drug use
Tell them that they don’t need drugs to be ‘co ..read more
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1y ago
Living with anxiety can make it difficult to do everyday tasks, including connecting with others. Anxiety can make you overthink interactions, worry about what others think, and jump to the worst conclusions in situations. It can also make someone feel irritable, leading to sharp reactivity or to shutting down in certain social scenarios.
All of these elements make it challenging to build relationships. Forming and growing relationships are a big part of living a more fulfilling life, so it’s important to find ways to cope with anxiety. Whether it’s a romantic, personal, or professional relati ..read more