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Feeling Alone: Quotes That Actually Get It
It sometimes feels like you’re alone in your loneliness, but that’s only because many find it uncomfortable to talk about. There are various at-home tools to cope with loneliness and it may also help to talk about feeling alone, anonymously. Too many “feeling alone” quotes make you feel like you can feel less lonely by…
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Yes, I Am Suicidal. No, I Am Not Going To Kill Myself
Before we get into this discussion, we want to start by offering immediate resources: Are you in physical danger or crisis? If you’re feeling actively suicidal, you are not broken. But none of us have gotten through this kind of feeling without extra support. We understand you may have had negative crisis line experiences before,…
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Handling the Hot Seat: Grey-Rocking
Sometimes, getting your extended family together is like assembling a mix of the seven dwarves. You have the sleepy uncle, the grumpy grandpa, and the bashful cousin. Most of the time, though, these aren’t the big concern at a family gathering. The one you probably dread the most is the evil witch, or the gossipy…
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How To Deal With Favoritism Shown To A Relative
Some of us experience mixed feelings about visiting our relatives. Of the many reasons to dread get-togethers, family gatherings can shove painful favoritism in our faces. After time apart, it’s hard to be reminded of the family hierarchy, and of who the “favorites” are. We begin to compare our experience to others’, seeing that certain…
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Listen to Me! Signs You Just Need Someone To Listen
When you want to scream “listen to me!!!” at everyone in your life, that feeling takes a toll! Feeling unheard can create emotions and struggles that mimic depression and anxiety. Because people are social creatures, feeling connected is something we desperately need. So of course our bodies feel bad when it seems nobody is really…
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Mental Health And The Holidays
Ah, the holidays. It’s supposed to be a relaxing time. Warm cocoa, time off from school or work, and family gatherings… Right? But do you ever think you SHOULD feel like this: When you actually feel like this instead? You’re not alone! Mental health and the holidays don’t necessarily mix. In fact, the expectations of…
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Keep Your Holidays Festive, Not Frenzied
The holidays can bring fun, family, food, festivities — and fatigue. When either physical or mental fatigue creep up, how do you have more of the fun and less of the frenzy? Understand Your Brain During busy holiday times, our brain’s prefrontal cortex is on high alert. This part of the brain handles “executive functions”…
