Avoiding emotions is often an unhealthy — or at least unhelpful — reaction, but not always. Compartmentalization is one type of avoidance. And at times, it can be a crucial strength, rather than a weakness. Compartmentalizing, or putting aside conscious thought about a situation or emotion to avoid engaging with it, can be […]
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For Better Mental Health: Eat, Sleep, Move
July 1, 2022 – 10:02 am
If you talk to a therapist about anxiety or depressed mood, it’s likely they’ll point to three primary behaviors that can have a big impact: eating, sleeping and exercise. Lack of rest, poor nutrition and inactivity can feed depression and anxiety. And while there are certainly other factors that can also affect mood, these three […]