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When we think of anxiety, we may think of a lot of things: fear, worry, obsessive thoughts, depression, fatigue, etc. Most of all, we probably think of stress. Anxiety and stress are very much related, but they are distinct states.…

According to Healthline, depression is a mood disorder that can cause people to experience extreme sadness or despair. If depression lasts more than 2 years, it’s known as persistent depressive disorder. Sometimes, depression only occurs during specific times of the…

To the outside world you might look like you’ve got it all together, but internally you may be struggling to feel as confident and worry-free as you appear to be to others. If this is the case, then you may…

While there are many different factors that may influence the development of depression in an individual, Dr. Jacqueline Eghrari-Sabet, allergist/immunologist with Allergy & Asthma Network, tells Health Digest in an exclusive interview that eczema may be one of them. Characterized…

Many people pick the skin off their lips every once in a while, but those who find themselves doing it often may have developed a skin-picking disorder. According to the Cleveland Clinic, dermatillomania, or excoriation disorder, is when you cannot…

Perhaps you frequently cry both tears of joy and sadness, feel empathy for characters you see in films or television shows, or find yourself more attuned to the feelings of other people. If so, you may be a highly sensitive…

In the course of your life, you will probably experience anxiety and worry. Eventually, these thoughts and feelings normally subside on their own, but for many people, anxiety is a daily struggle that doesn’t go away with time. Persistent anxiety…

Screen time is still a relatively new phenomenon, with studies just beginning to explore its impact on children’s developing brains (via American Psychological Association). While more long-term studies are needed to truly understand how the use of phones, tablets, and…

The comfort foods you reach for to feel better when you’re stressed or anxious could be the same food that actually makes you feel worse overall. Highly processed foods are often loaded with fats, sugar, and refined carbohydrates (per Virginia…