Coping With Intrusive Thoughts
Haunted by a reoccurring thought that freaks you out? Intrusive thoughts are more common than you think.
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Have you ever had an uninvited thought creep into your head that was so irrational, anxiety-inducing, or disturbing you wanted to shake your head until it fell out? And, when you least expect it, does that same negative thought reinvade your brain and psyche you out? If so, you are by no means alone. You’re simply coping with what mental health experts refer to as “intrusive thoughts.” Related Story
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Feeling Pandemic Fatigue? Here s How to Boost Your Mental Health While Stuck at Home
Feeling Pandemic Fatigue? Here s How to Boost Your Mental Health While Stuck at Home
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After months of adjusting our daily lives to the coronavirus, it’s okay to still not be feeling 100 even if you’ve become a pro at masking up, washing your hands frequently, and social distancing, if Covid-19 has got you feeling more anxious than ever these days, you might’ve been hit with “pandemic fatigue.”
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The uncertainty of the unknown at this point in the pandemic can be triggering mental health crises, as Covid-19 cases continue to spike across the country. A study found that about 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. have reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder, up from one in ten adults who reported these symptoms in 2019. Many people have also been affected by lockdowns and stay-at-home orders are also either are either still in place, or being reinstated, nationwide. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America says that psychological challenges can “heighten the impact of [Covid-related] anxiety and isolation.”
Brateman has seen an increase in symptoms of depression amongst her patients, especially those who live alone. “On the other hand, many couples are [also] finding it difficult to navigate being with their partners and/or children 24/7,” she says, “[as] the elderly and parents of young children have additional stresses to cope with.”
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