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“After a traumatic experience, the human system of self-preservation seems to go onto permanent alert, as if the danger might return at any moment.” ― Judith Lewis Herman Emotional trauma is everywhere, and so many of us become its…

Any fellow workaholics out there? Repeat after me: Work is not the most valuable thing in our lives! There are people who love us, and they deserve much more attention than our office space. When you are extremely devoted to your job,…

Do you often find yourself lost in hundreds of negative thoughts? Is it hard for you to look on the bright side of life? You might have let negativity take over your life. But don't worry, you can still let the light back into your…

While going to college may seem a necessity in the modern world, it can also stress you out. Have you ever found yourself anxious because of a test? And how many all-nighters have you had to pull in order to pass that one class? We know how…

Stress is a completely normal aspect of life. At some time or another, every human being experiences stress. Stress to your body can come in the form of workplace stress, financial anxiety, even disease. When you experience stress, your…

I have a routine. Every morning I wake up, make a cup of coffee, have a few sips, and grab the dog's leash. I utter a few key words (my dog loses it if I ask him if he's "ready") and we're off for a morning walk. Our morning walk together…

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in today’s society. Many of our family members and friends are dealing with depression and we may not even know it. Depression plagues the minds of about 350 million individuals…

Dopamine is a crucial chemical transmitter in the brain that performs a lot of operations. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter—a chemical that helps brain cells communicate with one another. It plays a crucial role in motivation, reward,…

Depression is a condition that involves mood disorder. It leads to a constant sense of grief and lack of interest. Called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it influences your mood, thoughts and the way you behave and can…

Life these days is evolving at the speed of light and there’s no way it will slow down soon. Everybody is pressed for time. Work schedules keep getting clouded. Stress and anxiety keep piling up. And amid the struggle to survive,…