Infectious disease outbreaks, such as the one currently unfolding, can be stressful and take a toll on our mental health and well-being. Because many of us have never lived through an outbreak in our lifetime, chances are that the strategies we utilized in the past to cope with difficult life stressors may no longer be adequate to meet the needs and challenges of this present season. Now that the world has changed, we, too, need to change and adapt alongside it as well. And this applies, now more than ever, to how we cope and care for ourselves. [Read more…] about Coping and Caring for Yourself During the COVID-19 Outbreak
10 Foods I Eat Every Day to Beat Depression
Among all the strategies to safeguard my mental health, eating the right foods ties for first (with getting adequate sleep) as the most important. Recently I did some substantial research on which foods promote sanity and which ones send an alarm to your limbic system (emotion center) and cause inflammation. I decided to eliminate gluten, dairy, caffeine, and sugar from my diet. I also started eating fresh produce throughout my day and made the commitment to hit the grocery store a few times a week. [Read more…] about 10 Foods I Eat Every Day to Beat Depression
Sleep Hygiene
What is sleep hygiene?
Sleep hygiene is a variety of different practices and habits that are necessary to have good nighttime sleep quality and full daytime alertness. [Read more…] about Sleep Hygiene
My Journey With Anxiety and Panic Disorder
In hindsight, I can now see the signs of generalized anxiety very clearly before my first full blown panic attack. I was 21 and seizing every opportunity that came my way: college, new friends, traveling. I loved it all. [Read more…] about My Journey With Anxiety and Panic Disorder
