Mental Exhaustion happens when you feel overwhelmed particularly with long-term stress. You may feel emotionally drained, detached and apathic. Mental exhaustion to your brain is like bodily tiredness to your muscles. many things can lead to this state : job stress, family problems, care of kids or of aging parents, and many other stressors. Irritable … Continue reading Mental Tiredness
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Exercise to Ward off Depression
Depression has significant potential morbidity and mortality, contributing to suicide, incidence and adverse outcomes of medical illness, disruption in interpersonal relationships, substance abuse, and lost work time. Depression is a treatable condition, and it can be managed by medications, psychotherapy or both. Following are some exercise related behavioral actions to counteract depression. Make The First … Continue reading Exercise to Ward off Depression
Curb Procrastination
Procrastination is the act of delaying or putting off something until the last moment, or until it is past deadline. It is considered by some researchers as a "form of self-regulation failure characterized by the irrational delay of tasks despite potentially negative consequences." Following are some tips to overcome this regulation failure : Set Up … Continue reading Curb Procrastination
Stress and its management
Stress is not a disease or a disorder, it is quite normal. It is one essential part of being human and sometimes it works as a drive to achieve results and get things done. Even severe stress from serious illnesses, job loss, or loss pf a loved one can be a natural part of living. … Continue reading Stress and its management
Social media and depression
The use of social media is found to be associated with increased risk of developing depression, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine online Dec. 10. 990 participants aged from 18 to 30 years old took part in the study to look for the association between the use of social media … Continue reading Social media and depression
Effects of Grief
Grief is a natural response to loss. it is a strong, and overwhelming emotion for people, regardless of whether their sadness comes from the loss of a loved one or from a terminal illness or a big material or psychological loss. Grief has many effects on health, the following are some of them : Sleep … Continue reading Effects of Grief
Relaxation effects
Relaxation is an emotional state of low tension and arousal. Arousal may stem from many sources like anger, anxiety, or fear. In a relaxed state, the body is free from tension and the mind is free from anxiety and worries. Relaxation can reverse the effects of stress on the body. Although the stress response is normal towards danger, but unfortunately … Continue reading Relaxation effects
Counteract feeling down
Feeling down for a short time is normal and it happens to everyone from time to time. One can get himself out from it with a little self-care. But it becomes necessary to talk to your counselor/doctor if it persists for a long period and interferes with your work or home-life. Below are a list … Continue reading Counteract feeling down
Yoga
Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India. Yoga is one of the six Āstika (orthodox) schools of Indian philosophical traditions (Wikipedia) Following are some advantageous features of this practice. Within Reach Everyone can do it. You don't need a particular physical shape or condition, no special clothes or wear. Young people as well … Continue reading Yoga
Burnout Surprising Signs
Buying Sprees Compulsive buying -- in stores or online -- can be a distraction from stress-out state or it can serve as an esteem booster. The effect on mood is temporary but could be addictive-like. Always seek help for the underlying cause. Alcohol People can abuse alcohol to cope with depression and anxiety and to … Continue reading Burnout Surprising Signs
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