Living with chronic pain affects your emotions as well as your body. Prolonged discomfort can make you feel sad and irritable, and those feelings can make pain worse. Breaking the cycle is challenging, but it will enhance your quality of life. Your daily choices can help you manage your symptoms and feel more joyful. Try these tips for keeping your spirits … [Read more...] about 15 Ways to Stay Upbeat When You Have Chronic Pain
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Feeling Depressed? 10 Things You Can Try Before Calling Your Doctor
Just as you don’t have to call your physician for every little ache, pain, and sniffle, you don’t have to run to your doctor because you’re feeling a little depressed. Of course, if you’re severely depressed or are considering harming yourself, call your doctor right away. Take a quick survey of your life. You might have a good reason to feel depressed. Therapy and a daily … [Read more...] about Feeling Depressed? 10 Things You Can Try Before Calling Your Doctor
15 Simple Ways to Stress Less
When was the last time you felt relaxed? It’s easy for stress to build up without you realizing what is happening. After a while, you might think that feeling irritable, sad, or restless is just your natural state. Meanwhile, chronic tension affects your body too. It can weaken your immune system and increase your risk for many health issues, including heart disease and … [Read more...] about 15 Simple Ways to Stress Less
8 Things to Keep in Mind When You’re at Your Lowest
There’s no doubt that life can be brutal at times. Even if you’ve been blessed to this point, there’s little chance of making it to the end of your life without suffering a significant setback at some point. People are tested when faced with great challenges. Are you confident that you can answer that challenge? As Mike Tyson said, “Everyone has a plan until they get … [Read more...] about 8 Things to Keep in Mind When You’re at Your Lowest