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What happens in an anxious brain 🧠 that can lead to developing PTSD? http://bit.ly/CPTSDYourBrainOnAnxiety

Learn how art therapy can separate experiences of trauma for people suffering from PTSD: bit.ly/ptsdarttherapies

Persistent anxiety can be treated through psychotherapy, medication, and sometimes through self-help resources: http://bit.ly/anxiety-treatments

Could mindfulness assist in reducing anxiety?

How Mindfulness Can Ease Anxiety It starts with noticing what and how you feel—and it's simpler than you think.

Some levels of anxiety and stress are normal, even beneficial. When does stress become an anxiety disorder? http://bit.ly/anxiety-levels

Why breathing works to quell anxiety and calm your nerves: http://bit.ly/deepbreathworks

Going, going, going -- could anxiety be worsened by a busy schedule? http://bit.ly/busy-anxiety ⏰

Chronic stress can dampen your outlook, but can it harm you physically, too?
http://bit.ly/harmingstress

When you need a hug but no one's around: self-soothe. ☕ Here's a few ways on how you can start: http://bit.ly/9waystosoothe

Men face a unique set of challenges when it comes to mental health issues. Wayne Brady wants to open up the conversation: http://bit.ly/strongerthanstigma

Compassion, empathy, support: these are all things you don't need to be an expert on to support your friends suffering from depression. http://bit.ly/partnerhealth

Two of the best ways to cope with "bad days": head outside and find time for projects that feed your soul. (Source: http://bit.ly/baddaytips)

Is DBT the new cure-all therapy? Learn how DBT can help with depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, bipolar and other mental health challenges: http://bit.ly/DBTcureall

[VIDEO] The word bipolar means ‘two extremes.’ What exactly is bipolar disorder? http://bit.ly/bipolarextremes

Do you want to learn about building trust in a relationship with a partner who manages ? Check this out: http://bit.ly/bipolar-relationship

Learn all about the symptoms, causes & treatments of Bipolar disorders: bit.ly/allaboutbipolar

Does your child seem to be having difficulty in school? A type of anxiety might be behind it: http://bit.ly/ClassroomAnxiety

Live in an area with ? Poor air quality? This study shows how pollution may be impacting and disorders: http://bit.ly/pollutionmental

What happens when children have unlimited screen time? Watch this experiment: http://bit.ly/UnlimitedScreenTime

When it's time to return to school after a break, getting your student on board can be tough. Here's how you can help: http://bit.ly/ChildRefusingSchool

Is your teen not getting enough shut-eye? 👁 Here are some tricks to help your whole family finally get the rest you need. http://bit.ly/teenfamilysleep

"Little changes make big differences." You probably hear it all the time, but it is true! Learn more about small changes here: https://iamfreeagain.com/little-changes/

Want to help a grieving friend? Let them be sad.⁣
⁣Sadness is a natural response to loss, hardship, and death. It just is.⁣
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And it's hard to know what to do when your friends are hurting. It sucks to see someone you love in pain. The thing is, you can’t cheer someone up by telling them to look on the bright side, or by giving them advice. It just doesn’t work.⁣⁣
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The trick is to lean into your helplessness in the face of your friend’s pain. Your job, honestly, is to feel awkward and stay there anyway. Just hang right out with their pain.⁣⁣
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When things are dark, it's OK to be dark. Really. Not every corner needs the bright light of encouragement. In a similar vein, don't encourage someone to have gratitude for good things that happened to them in the past or for good things that still exist. ⁣
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Example: We recently we saw a person respond to someone's expression of sadness by telling them to shove down all the "bad feelings" and think about the good things they still have in their life. ⁣
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First of all, just say no to unsolicited advice. When someone talks to you about how hard this is, notice your impulse to jump in with a solution, and then DON'T DO IT. Most of the time people are simply looking for acknowledgment about how awful this situation is. ⁣
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Second, good things and horrible things occupy the same space; they don't cancel each other out.⁣ Sadness is healthy. Telling someone to look on the bright side or appreciate what they still have just tells them you're not someone they can talk with about their pain. ⁣
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Instead, mirror their reality back to them. When they say, "This sucks," say, "Yes, it does." It may seem too simple, but it's amazing how much that simple acknowledgement helps.⁣ It is an unfathomable relief to have a friend who does not try to dismiss or take the pain away.⁣
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For more resources on how to truly be the supportive friend you most want to be, visit refugeingrief.com and click "Someone I Know Is Grieving."⁣

PTSD in men v. women: the rate of women with the condition is nearly double. https://iamfreeagain.com/ptsd-in-men-vs-women/?cache=1659750237959

Are you trying to manage your fatigue? Take a look at this video on 10 to manage: https://bit.ly/3pG5CQA

Sexual violence can be a huge trigger for women with PTSD, but recovery is possible. http://bit.ly/Power-of-Us

Females are consistently under-diagnosed for ADHD compared to males -- why is this? http://bit.ly/women-adhd

Do you or your child suffer from ADHD, anxiety, irritability, restlessness, and/or inattention but don't feel stimulant medication treatment is the best option for you at this time?

Brillia is an impactful and safe non-prescription alternative to prescription pharmaceuticals and does not have harmful side effects. Brillia helps reduce the symptoms of anxiety and/or hyperactivity/irritability, consequently helping improve attention and focus. Brillia is able to be used by children, teen and adults with a variety of diagnoses, or no official diagnoses at all, as long as they suffer from anxiety or hyperactivity. At Free Again, we are able to provide education and a referral code. Email [email protected] for a free consult to see if non-habit forming Brillia is a good fit for you or your child.

"The best way to move forward ➡️ is to let go of the people holding you back." (Anonymous)

Want to feel happier? 😄 Check out the 'Happier' podcast by Gretchen Rubin: http://bit.ly/happiercast