While it could have its rewards, being a caregiver is far from an easy job. In fact, it is one of the most stressful occupations today. I’ve come to see that with my mother, who assists in taking care of her ailing sister. In order to physically take care of someone else, you must make… Continue Reading
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Category Archives: Mental Health
Learning a foreign language impact on your brain
For a year now, I have seriously been learning an interesting foreign language called Haitian Creole. It is a French-based language spoken by most Haitians in the Caribbean country of Haiti. While it has had its ups and downs, it has been quite a special experience for me personally. Learning a foreign dialect can be… Continue Reading
Why time for you is beneficial for the mind
Spending quality time with family and friends is definitely good for the soul, heart and mind. Their interchange of encouragement gives you strength and peace of mind in this crazy hectic world we’re living in. However, as great as it is to spend with the people you love, it’s also beneficial to sometimes spend time… Continue Reading
How you could recover from really big mistakes
As imperfect humans, we all make mistakes. Some of these mistakes are minor and some are very serious. But some mistakes could make you want to say, “Boy, that was plain stupid,” or “What was I thinking?” Some mistakes could cause you to really be hard on yourself. How could I ever recover mentally from… Continue Reading
Why organizing your space is good for your health
Do you have a lot of clutter in your room or home? Is this clutter getting you down? Having too much stuff could have an overwhelming emotional impact on people sometimes. But once you decide how to organize your pile of belongings, don’t you feel so much better? Being more organized gives you a sense… Continue Reading
Bipolar Disorder- What is it and how you can seek help
With the recent news of pop superstar Mariah Carey battling the psychological condition, bipolar disorder, many people don’t realize how much it is impacting millions of people earth wide. According to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) website, bipolar disorder is one of the two most prevalent mental health conditions, affecting more than 21… Continue Reading
How Coconut Oil could help in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease
I’ve been lately reading an interesting book I’ve bought last year entitled, “The Coconut Oil Miracle.” Certified nutrionist Bruce Fife, C.N., N.D. touches on how this natural elixir has mold the coconut into a “superfood.” Some of its benefits he writes is that it promotes weight loss, helps prevent heart disease, and cancer, just to… Continue Reading
Don’t worry, be happy!-How to mentally survive this winter season
The recent snowstorm that we have experienced caused me to look at a past article I’ve written about seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This condition is defined as a mood disorder characterized by depression that occurs at the same time every year. Because it typically happens in the dreary winter season, I feel it is best… Continue Reading
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