Health & Wellness
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Tips for Helping Those Who Grieve
Helping a grieving person tip 1: Listen with compassion Almost everyone worries about what to say to people who are grieving. But knowing how to listen is much more important. Oftentimes, well-meaning people avoid talking about the … Continue
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3 Tips to Help Stop Your Worrying
Worry and anxiety self-help tip #1: Accept uncertainty The inability to tolerate uncertainty plays a huge role in anxiety and worry. Chronic worriers can’t stand doubt or unpredictability. They need to know with 100 percent certainty what’s … Continue
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Worrying is the Problem, Not the Solution!
Worrying can be helpful when it spurs you to take action and solve a problem. But if you’re preoccupied with “what ifs” and worst-case scenarios, worry becomes a problem of its own. Unrelenting doubts and fears are … Continue
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Types of antidepressants and their side effects
Antidepressant medications prescribed for depression fall into four different classes of drugs: serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) atypical antidepressants tricyclic antidepressants monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) SSRI generic and brand names Fluoxetine (Prozac) Fluvoxamine … Continue
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Staying at Home
What can help me stay at home? You may be used to handling everything for yourself, dividing up duties with your spouse, or relying on family members for help. But as circumstances change, it’s good to be … Continue
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Is Owning a Pet Right for You?
Owning a pet is not for everyone Having a pet is not a miracle cure for mental illness. Owning a pet is beneficial and comforting only for those who love and appreciate domestic animals. If you’re simply … Continue
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Maine Pets: Lots of Therapeutic Benefits
HOW CARING FOR A PET CAN MAKE YOU HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER Professionally trained helper animals—such as guide dogs for the blind—offer obvious benefits to us human folk. However, the average domestic pet, such as a dog, cat, … Continue