Mental Health
Tips for Soothing Pandemic Anxiety
If you have felt an uptick in your stress levels during the pandemic, you are not alone. The Covid-19 pandemic has unleashed an obnoxiously long list of new things to worry about: concerns about our own health and the health of those we love, nagging questions about finances and job security, and daily disruptions to…
5 Tips to Handle Emotional Eating
As we are being asked to stay home and limit our social interaction there is no doubt a rise in stress and anxiety levels throughout our neighborhood. These uncertain times can bring forth negative emotions, which many cope with by turning to food. Stress can wreak havoc on appetite which may mean overeating, binge eating,…
Coping with the Cold, How to Stay Cheerful During the Long Cold Winter
Coping with the Cold, How to Stay Cheerful During the Long Cold Winter By: Mary McPherson If you find yourself feeling a little “off” during the winter months, you’re not alone. The darkness. The cold. The stress, loneliness, and even grief that may come with the holidays. It can be a difficult time, and somehow…