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You’re about to walk into a meeting in which you will be presenting to the team. However, you can feel the signs of a panic attack coming on. The sweat beading on your brow and your heart racing in your chest. There’s also this overwhelming feeling that no matter what you do, this is going to end badly. Fortunately, there are lots of tools at your disposal for coping with panic attacks at work.
Sadness is a normal part of life. As difficult as sadness can be, it does help us create balance in our life. Ideally, it also empowers us to better appreciate the good times. What we casually call “depression” is most definitely not the same as normal sadness. In fact, it is actually Major Depressive Disorder — a diagnosable and serious condition that is increasing in prevalence.
Depression impacts millions of people worldwide. It is the most common mental health problem, and people experience it in many different ways. Unfortunately, some people are still hesitant to seek out the help they need when struggling with depression. Whether it’s embarrassment, denial, or a fear of social stigmas, there are far too many people trying to fight depression on their own. It can often feel like an impossible battle to win when you do it alone. If you’ve been struggling with depression, it’s important to know when to get help. Let’s look at a few crucial signs to keep in mind.
There’s an old saying that goes: “Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.” The same, sadly, might be said about anxiety.
We all seem collectively aware of how rampant anxiety is. But, beyond some basic self-care steps, how many of us truly understand what it is and how it can be managed?
Marriage counselors can use emotionally focused couples therapy to map the emotions, needs, and distress felt by partners. With time, couples learn to be emotionally available to each other and to feel and show empathy. This is especially helpful for relationships where one or both partners suffer from depression, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder, or chronic illness. It will help them learn to substitute healthy patterns for counterproductive reactions and can transform their whole relationship.
