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September 2019

Coping With Food Allergy Anxiety

Having a kid with a food allergy is very stressful for both parents and the kid, which sometimes ends up with the parents feeling paranoid.   

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Mother’s Anxiety

My niece Anaya has multiple food allergies that are very hard to control.   When she was younger, around one or two years of age, they often made trips to the emergency room.  There was one time when she had three anaphylactic attacks around the holiday season.  I witnessed how my sister and her husband were rocked to the core.  My sister developed severe anxiety, and I often saw her crying out of pity for her sick child.   She would worry that just one bite of the wrong food will end her daughter’s life. She even gave up her job just to be on Anaya’s side day in and day out.  

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7 Essential Acne Fighting Oils

Although acne can be a prevalent problem across people of varying ages, the treatment of such skin condition tends to work differently and uniquely for everyone. For so many years, different companies have developed various ranges of skincare products–from creams, mists, toners, gels, masks, and a whole lot more–with the similar promise of bright, glowing, and healthy skin. However, it is a challenge for acne sufferers to find a fantastic product that will do amazing wonders on their skin.

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How I Overcame My Acne Problem And Win Back My Relationship

 

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My facial condition caused me a lot of stress. I previously experienced a severe case of acne that seemed so hard to get rid of. Everything in my life changed as I struggled with the facial problem.

Due to the severity of my acne, I lost all the confidence I had. I became so impatient and irritated about everything. My acne problem made me feel depressed. I thought I became less of a person because I felt like people always stared and talked about my condition. I isolated myself from people, and I avoided doing the things I used to do, even spending time with my husband. When my relationship drastically got affected, I knew I had to do something.

I blamed all sorts of food and tried every expensive skin cream out in the market. I used to go to a dermatologist and seek advice. However, that didn’t help at all. I just went through the days that my huge-sized pimples continuously popped up and I couldn’t stop them from coming out. So I tried searching for natural remedies online and found out that I was doing the wrong routines the whole time. I expected too much of a change in my facial skin when I didn’t try changing anything at all. So from there, I decided to make small adjustments in my life that helped me get through the struggle.

 

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Sleep

I thought that creams would help eliminate my acne because a health professional somehow recommended it. However, I figured out that not having enough sleep made it less effective. So when I started to change my sleeping patterns, I finally saw some little transformation on my skin.

Nutrition

When it comes to diet and nutrition, I avoided food that is said to cause acne breakouts such as peanuts, chocolates, cheese, and other oily food. However, I wasn’t able to value the importance of fruits and vegetables because I thought that merely avoiding the cause was more than enough. So when I managed to eat healthily, people started noticing a big difference in my face.

Exercise

Aside from sleep and nutritional balance, I also tried enrolling in a gym class. I was hesitant to go to the gym before because I thought that too much sweating would trigger my acne. However, when I found out that exercising is beneficial in blood regulation, I immediately managed to try my first workout program. Aside from that, exercising made me realize how essential water is when it comes to body fluids.

 

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After a couple of months of doing the same things over and over again, I somehow felt great about myself because my acne became less visible. My friends and family already noticed the fruits of my labor. Also, I felt happy that I was able to save my marriage too. I used it as an inspiration to get rid of the thing that probably “almost” ruined my relationship.

As of now, I am content and happy with my life. Gosh! It feels great to be me again.

 



Anxiety Disorder: How Does It Affect Your Relationship?

 

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When we talk about stress, we often generalize it as a problem that we need to solve in tons of different ways. It affects things such as school, work, environment, people, and personal struggle. According to Aarti Gupta, PsyD, “A little bit of stress is totally normal—and can actually be a good thing.” However, when you’re in a relationship, the degree of stress is somehow different from those mentioned. Eventually, you will experience a kind of pressure that is not even brought by something and feels like it’s just sort of there. That’s where you’ll figure out that anxiety is present.

 

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A Life With Anxiety

According to Nancy B. Irwin, PsyD, “Depression and anxiety are like flip sides of the same coin, says therapy. Being depressed often makes us anxious, and anxiety often makes us depressed.” If it turns out that you have both conditions, there are lots of ways to get help.”

Anxiety can affect your everyday life especially when you are in a relationship because it requires a lot of mental and emotional attention. It is where you tend to experience an excessive, persistent, and unreasonable apprehension about everything. Although you might seem to understand your condition, there’s something in your mind that tells you that you’re not in control and there’s no way you can stop it. Therefore, the situation will somehow make you feel helpless and uninspired to do the things that you’re supposed to do.

In addition to having too many worries or anxiety, symptoms of restlessness and irritability are present. You may feel the lack of thoughts and difficulties in concentration which will eventually complicate your relationship with your partner due to unattended mood changes. In severe cases, you may also experience panic attacks and sudden aggression that can merely start an argument.

Generally speaking, most people experience problems in determining the cause of their anxiety, and they usually blame past incidents on that matter. Though some of the cases are true, the condition still tackles a broad idea because anxiety disorder is not limited to specific reasons alone such as your psychological, emotional, or behavioral aspects. It is a combination of your overall wellbeing.

Here’s a final note from Marcia Reynolds, PsyD: “Take time to re-acquaint yourself with you. Then you might vision what you want for your future so you can align your daily actions, experiences and learning with this focus in mind. ”

 

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The Required Treatment

Anxiety disorder can be treated in a variety of ways. However, the most common treatment is medication. People who are experiencing anxiety as a mental health disorder are given a prescription to take antidepressants that are useful in elevating their mood because it contributes to the regulation of the serotonin levels in the brain. Also, a psychoactive drug called benzodiazepine is another medication option due to its calming and relaxing effect. Though these medications are quite effective, unwanted effects such as drug dependence, tolerance, and withdrawal are something that requires consideration.

On the other hand, psychotherapy is also helpful as well. It is a process that teaches a person to behave and think differently. It encourages them to use their mental strength to react more appropriately in addressing issues about their relationships that affect their emotional state. Compared to medication, psychotherapy or cognitive behavior therapy creates a long-term advantage.

When it comes to your relationship and mental condition, there are a lot of things you need to understand because sometimes when you over-think about your situation, you might end up pushing people away. When you feel that stress and anxiety are not helping you with anything at all, make time to consider asking for professional help.



Can You Let Go Of Stress?

Do you feel anxious and stressed for the past few days? Are you tired of feeling negativity and adversity in your day-to-day life? Does it bother you to experience some mental health concerns or issues? If you said yes, then it is time for you to consider eliminating stress in your life as soon as possible. Keep in mind that harboring this kind of negative emotion can have several adverse effects on your part.

According to Nicholette Leanza LPCC-S, Believe it or not, your brain could be wired for anxiety, anger or any other negative thoughts, feelings or perceptions about yourself and the world.” As such, do not fret because there are several ways on how you can make it happen.

 

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In this article, we are going to provide you with some tips or techniques that you can use. The purpose is to guide and encourage everyone to find a way to eliminate stress in one’s life. If you are successful in making this happen, then you are bound to experience the best things that life has to offer. Below are the strategies to remember:

 

Change Your Mindset

 

Are you aware that the way you think can affect the way you feel? Because of this, it is crucial on your part to learn how to change your mindset. You need to stop thinking of negativity so that you will not attract more of it in your life. Remember that harboring negativity will only make things more difficult for you. Once you notice that it has consumed your thoughts, find a way to change your mindset as soon as possible. Jamie Marich, Ph.D., LPCC-S, LICDC-CS, RMT said “Our moods are affected by our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs about ourselves and the world around us.”

 

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Be With Happy People

 

The quality of people that you have in your life can also affect the kind of life that you will have. As such, it is best if you continue to surround yourself with the right persons at all times. Do not be afraid to choose whom to make friends within the office or in your community. Remind yourself that you do not need to force any form of friendship or relationship. Otherwise, you will only end up punishing yourself. The right thing to do is to think twice before you start choosing the people who should stay in your life.

 

Live A Healthy Lifestyle

 

Take note that you must also learn to consider performing physical exercises at all times. Make sure that you follow a healthy lifestyle in everything that you do. Failure to do this can have a negative impact on your mental wellness. As such, it is ideal if you will go to the gym regularly or do home exercises in your own room. Aside from this, you can also start to observe a balanced diet. As much as possible, always watch your food intake so that you will not feel any level of stress. Always put in mind that consuming food items that are high in fat, cholesterol, and unwanted compounds can be dangerous for your health. Think twice before you eat your meals. If possible, observe the nutritional packs printed on the label. In so doing, it will be a lot easier for you to be mindful of your food consumption.

 

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Take note that according to Trudi Griffin, LPC, “Understand the power of your attitude toward yourself. How you perceive yourself, how you talk about yourself, and how you represent yourself eventually becomes the reality for you.”

 

 




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