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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder: What is an Anxiety disorder Anxiety is extremely common and it can occur in a variety of ways Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a mental illness that produces fear, concern, and a constant feeling of being overwhelmed. Excessive, persistent, and unreasonable worry about day-to-day tasks are also included. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V), an individual with anxiety must have had excessive anxiety and worry for at least six months, and controlling the behavior is challenging. Symptoms range from mild to severe in many persons, resulting in a poor quality of life. Because most individuals are unaware that the ailment is treatable, it is more vital to educate patients in order to improve the anxiety outcomes. Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder include: • Muscle tension • Sleep disturbance • Irritability • Anxiety produces significant disruptions in social and professional contexts. • Any p...
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Signs of Depression

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Depression is a serious mental illness that affects people and many think depression is just about being sad. However, depression can cause a lot of symptoms in the body and mood. Depression is a risk factor for heart disease and dementia. According to WHO, over 300 million people currently live with depression in the world but nearly half of them are not getting the help they need. It is very normal to feel down sometimes, but when you are feeling down most of the time then you may have depression. In other to be diagnosed with depression your symptoms must have presented themselves every day for at least two weeks Depression is associated with the feeling of low mood and lack of interest in day-to-day activities. The individual experiencing depression will suddenly withdraw from activities which they normally find interest in. Scientifically depression is defined as a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Depression can be caused by e...
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Motivate your self with positivity

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Optimistic thinking can be defined as positive imagery, positive self-talk, or general optimism, although these are all broad, vague terms. 6 ways to motivate yourself with positivity Concentrate on the positive aspects of your life Make lemonade when life gives you lemons. There is no such thing as a perfect life; there is no such thing as a perfect existence. Focus on the positive aspects of a situation when faced with a challenge, no matter how difficult it may appear. Find a way to laugh at yourself when you're in a difficult position Allow yourself to laugh even in the darkest and most difficult moments. Remind yourself that this will most likely make a fantastic tale later, and try to create a comedy out of it. Imagine the loveliest way you could spend your last day if you were laid off. Turn your setbacks into learning opportunities We learn with time, just as the old saying goes, "experience is the best teacher." Failure is a part of learning. You are not perfect...
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Improve your Mental Health

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"Health is wealth," as the saying goes. Good health is a state of total mental, bodily, and social wellbeing. You must maintain your health in order to enjoy your life and money. 9 ways to Improve your Mental Health 1. Take care of yourself. Avoid self-criticism and treat yourself with care and respect. You are who you are, and no one else can be you; you are unique in your own right, and you should never compare yourself to others. Give yourself the greatest amount of #selflove possible. 2.  When you require assistance, speak up. A problem shared is a problem half solved, as the saying goes. When you ask for help, it doesn't indicate you're weak; rather, it shows that you're brave and strong. Also, keep in mind that every problem has a solution, and receiving assistance improves your mental health. #wellbeing 3. Assemble a good group of people around you. People who have a strong social or familial network are often healthier than those who do not...
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Work place culture of wellness

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It is very important to create a workplace culture of wellness. Every work setting should support and promote wellness as good health yields productivity Employers are under intense pressure to rein in costs and increase profitability. This is particularly true when it comes to developing employer-sponsored wellness program As a result, employers focus their time and money on identifying and trying to fix the obvious causes of poor employee health (smoking, overeating, lack of exercise, etc.) that are driving up costs. Unfortunately, in part, this is an example of missing the forest for the trees. Yes: These unhealthy lifestyle habits must be addressed. But, it’s how, when, and why employers address them that determine the likelihood of success. To create a healthy, high-performance workforce, employers will have to dig deeper to identify and address the many and varied factors that affect their employees and influence their health and wellness. Ultimately, t...
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Signs that you are healthy

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22 signs that you are healthy You have fresh breath The smell of your breath is a large clue into your overall health, since much of your immune function takes place in the gut. Fresh breath is a good indication that your gut health is balanced. For example, overly fruity smelling breath can be an indication of diabetes, foul smelling breath can be associated with reflux, a fishy smell could mean kidney failure, a sour mouth can be a sign of sleep apnea. You don’t have an afternoon crash every day nap The goal is to feel energized when you wake up in the morning, and maintain a good stable energy level all day. No major crashes demonstrates a healthy adrenal function, and stable blood sugar The skin is in many respects the largest organ of the human body. The state of skin of the face and the neck not only reflects the person’s genetic characteristics and health, but also reflects the impact of environmental factors. The color of skin should be well vascularized and some...
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