How to Cope With the Holiday Blues#stress The "holiday blues" is a term used to describe a mild depression or sadness that starts around November or December and lifts shortly after the new year ends. Symptoms could include crying easily, feeling alone and like "I just can't get into the holiday spirit", sometimes it's being quicker to be angry. … [Read more...]

Home | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness#stress Does the study below surprise you? Would you say it matches your general perception of how those around you are feeling? Is the current economy driving part of your stress? Please share some ideas to better budget without feeling like Scrooge? Do we set expectations too high? I'd love to hear … [Read more...]

Mind and Body Approaches for Stress and Anxiety: What the Science Says#stress Here is the latest research studies on using mind and body approaches to minimize stress and anxiety symptoms. What have you tried? What has worked best for you? Please share so others could maybe try something new. Biofeedback for anxiety and depression in … [Read more...]

Study of 3.5 Million People Finds Human Hormones Change With The Seasons#stress Today is the last day of summer. Do our stress levels change with the seasons? How about our moods? Do you feel like you are affected by seasonal changes? "Meanwhile, research on salivary cortisol levels – aka the stress hormone – finds there is some seasonal … [Read more...]

Believe it or not foods can be helpful to de stress you (and not even add inches to your waist). Next time the world seems to be closing in just a bit - try one of these in moderation of course!1. herbal tea - lavender or chamomile2. dark chocolate3. whole grain toast4. avocado5. fish (not fried - sorry)6. warm milk7. nuts8. citrus and … [Read more...]