Stress affects the immune system in much the same way a virus does, except the painful reality is that no one cares if you’re sick from stress. Though your symptoms may be the same as if you had a cold or the flu, bosses don’t tend to be too sympathetic.
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It’s shocking how it took the death of well-known comedian Robin Williams for us as a society to talk about male mental health and suicide. Guys tend to get the shaft when it comes to… well, pretty much everything to do with mental health. We as a society have made it difficult for any male…
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As I’ve mentioned before on this blog, my dad suffers from depression. He finally talked to his doctor about it a few months ago, and sure enough, he was glad he did. I sometimes get the impression, though, that he thinks everything is all better, like going to the doctor was a cure-all and the…
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How’s that for a classy title? In all seriousness, though, I really mean it when I say admitting your mistakes can improve your mental health. How you look at life has a lot to do with how you feel, how you react to a situation, and how you treat people.
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For today’s assignment, we’re supposed to participate in a blogging event, and this one stuck out to me. The #DearDepression event was started by Elektra from Unpredictable Life. The event gives the option to share your experiences with depression to build a sense of community, or you can create a poem or drawing.
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