How To Fight Holiday Depression

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For most people, the holiday season is a time to make merry, have fun, and laugh their hearts out, with family and friends. However, this is not the case for everyone. To some, the holidays mean wallowing in deep pain, agony, stress, and loneliness. So, why is depression so common during holidays? Here are a […]

5 Ways to Deal With Loneliness

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All of us experience occasional bouts of loneliness when, due to one reason or another, we are not able to connect to our loved ones due to physical or emotional distance. Nonetheless, being a common experience doesn’t make loneliness any easier to deal with. If anything, most people are increasingly finding it hard to handle […]

Managing Anxiety During Quarantine

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The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the world hard. Schools have closed, businesses have shutdown and some states have decided to go for a total lockdown in a bid to curb the spread of the virus. Self-quarantine has become a common phenomenon even among those who are not infected. However, this option has it fair share […]

How to Make Sure Social Distancing & Self Isolation Don’t Hurt Your Mental Health

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The Coronavirus pandemic has literally wreaked havoc in the world, forcing people to readjust and change their lifestyles in a way never imagined before. Bars and restaurants have shut down. Movie theaters are closed. Weddings family gatherings and even birthday parties are being canceled. Governments and health institutions are putting up spirited campaigns urging their […]

It’s Okay To Feel Sad on Valentine’s Day

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With Valentine’s Day coming up in a few days, many people are already brainstorming ideas on how to make their loved ones feel special. Every year, millions of people mark this holiday with grand gestures aimed at proving their undying love and appreciation for their romantic partners.  It is, therefore, not surprising that many people […]