Many people live with Depression; some take medications to manage their symptoms, while others refuse the medication route. Before we discuss how to feel happier, let’s discuss what Depression is characterized by persistent depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in your daily life. What does that look like? Signs and

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As a society, we have unfortunately witnessed numerous mass shootings over the past few years, leaving many of us feeling scared, frustrated, and helpless. Mass shootings are devastating and tragic events that have a profound impact on everyone involved, particularly the families of the victims. In the aftermath of these shootings, parents are left wondering

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Tips for establishing a routine for people with ADHD: It’s important to remember that establishing and maintaining a routine takes time and effort, and it may take some trial and error to find the routine that works best for you. But with patience and persistence, you can develop a routine that helps you manage your

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Help…What is ADHD?  The three types of ADHD are attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: ADHD impairs executive functions, meaning the farther away the reward for something or behavior, the greater the difficulty an adult has performing the necessary steps in the here and now. In plain words, it is how efficiently you decide what to do.

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ADHD and Relationships Several weeks ago, I made an Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paolalmhc_counselor/ post on ADHD and relationships and gave you a brief overview of how ADHD can impact relationships. Findings in studies suggest that most people are satisfied in their relationship during the first year, and if it weren’t, then there wouldn’t be subsequent years to

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What is Anxiety? Before I start to explain what it is, I would be remiss not to mention that occasional anxiety is normal. The difference between a diagnosable disorder from just occasional anxiety is that some people have debilitating, intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. These excessive and intense feelings can

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