Holidays are a stressful time for almost everyone. We battle traffic to see family and friends, stretch our budgets on gifts and tips, deal with difficult family relations, face loneliness, fear of missing out, and in general, take stock of where we are in life. For those who battle addictions or disorders such as alcoholism,… Continue reading How to Navigate the Holiday Season if You Have These Common Addictions or Disorders
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Doing Good Deeds Helps Socially Anxious People Relax
Being busy with acts of kindness can help people who suffer from social anxiety to mingle more easily. This is the finding of researchers Jennifer Trew of Simon Fraser University and Lynn Alden of the University of British Columbia, both in Canada. The study was published in July 2015 the journal Motivation and Emotion. A… Continue reading Doing Good Deeds Helps Socially Anxious People Relax
Hearing Loss and Depression
By Dr. Carol Meyers Living with hearing loss means a lot more than just not being able to hear as well as you once did. It turns socializing into a chore, simple conversations into misunderstandings, and formerly enjoyable events into activities you would rather avoid. The more you withdraw from life the greater your susceptibility… Continue reading Hearing Loss and Depression