Did you know there is a link for some people between sun exposure and depressed feelings. For some people the winter months can cause depressed moods. The summer is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the warm weather, but if you struggle with this even when the wea...

 Imagine having that smile back and feeling less stressed. As we go through our day there are many things that things can give us anxiety or stress. How we deal with these things plays a major role in our mental health. If we ignore these things it can become a major c...

 It has been a while since I published a post, but since spring is around the corner I figured I would help the season get into gear. The people in Buffalo, NY know how long our winters can be. The cold, gloomy, and snow to slush days become almost unbearable as spring...

 What is a trigger? A trigger is something that can set us off. It can make us depressed, angry or withdrawn. For example, someone might be triggered to want to use drugs or alcohol when someone else talks about using, which then triggers the person to want to use agai...

Stress is a major part of our lives, especially around the holidays. The money being spent, shopping, parties, and making sure you got everything else done in your busy life. While the holidays can be stressful, they should also be fun. Remember to take the time to enj...

Sleep is an important factor in our lives. Many Americans are experiencing sleep disturbances. This could be due to general medical conditions, racing thoughts, anxiety, high stress levels, and mental health concerns. Here are some tips for healthy sleep habits. Keep a...

Anxiety at its core is worrying about the unknown or uncontrollable. It can manifest as anger and frustration. This can leave people feeling tired, worried, exhausted and not knowing what to do next. Here are some simple modifications that someone can do in order to re...

 We all experience stress while working. What about when it becomes too much to handle? This is called burnout. This happens when we are overworked in out field and are left feeling tired, stressed and unsure of what to do next. Burnout can also lead to depression and...

While we all go through difficult things and feel upset at times, depression is a completely different type of sadness. Depression is often a overwhelming degree of sadness that lasts for more than 2 continuous weeks. It includes crying spells, hopelessness, helplessne...

Being married or in a relationship does not have to mean that we loose our own identity. Partners can sometimes feel jealous  or agitated when their partner has a hobby or something that they prefer to do alone. Just because one is in a relationship does not mean they...