“To proceed in recovery, you have to be constantly challenged. If you are not going out of your comfort zone, you are not changing your thoughts and behaviors. You have to challenge what you eat, how much you eat, when you eat, how much you exercise, and any other food rules that are holding you back[…]
“Veterans Day is a day to remember and reflect on the sacrifices of our military veterans and also to thank them for their service. It’s a celebration that honors America’s veterans for their patriotism and willingness to offer their lives for the common good. Veterans in this country come from different eras, fought in different[…]
“I was in the middle of a very long depression. I had lost a couple of friends, and I was at a point where I had no emotions that I could feel except anger. I thought, I am going to be furiously happy out of spite as soon as this depression lifts. I thought it[…]
“People miss the signs because they don’t expect adults to have an eating disorder. In the United States, about 30 million men and women suffer from an eating disorder, meaning the person is so preoccupied with food that he or she cannot focus on other things — including work. Unfortunately, the pressure to perform at[…]
“Lady Gaga is using her public status for good by sharing a message of hope for those who suffer from mental health conditions. The singer and “American Horror Story” actress chronicled her own anxiety and depression in Billboard magazine this week, stressing that young adults dealing with the same issues are not alone in their experience. “I’ve suffered[…]
“Anxiety disorders are the most common kind of mental illnesses in the United States that affect over 40 million people. From the time a girl reaches puberty until about the age of 50, she is twice as likely to have an anxiety disorder as a man. Anxiety disorders also occur earlier in women than in[…]
“I wish somebody had told me that it’s OK to be anxious,” says Wilson in the video. “That you don’t have to fight it. That, in fact, fighting it is the thing that makes it worse.” And in addition to discussing her experience, she also demonstrates a breathing exercise that she uses to help her[…]
“White stressed that he’s thankful for the opportunity to play for an NBA team again but, just as importantly, to play for an NBA team that is willing to discuss and address his mental-health concerns.” Read the Full Article Source: USA Today
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful email, Deb. We need to hear from more brave folks like you! Your commitment to end stigma will have a lasting impact. The Benny Fund applauds you! “I have had anxiety and depression since I was 14 years old. I am now 58 years old. I am currently[…]
“Antidepressants are an excellent treatment for depression and anxiety. I’ve seen them improve — and sometimes save — many young lives. But a growing number of young adults are taking psychiatric medicines for longer and longer periods, at the very age when they are also consolidating their identities, making plans for the future and navigating[…]
