Post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental illness triggered by a frightening situation, whether you experienced or witnessed it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, severe distress, and uncontrollable thoughts about the situation. Many people who go through traumatic situations may have temporary difficulty adjusting and coping, but
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The effects of laughter on our mental health
More and more studies are certifying the positive effects of laughter on mental health. Laughter activates certain brain areas, causing us to feel better, see problems less seriously, feel less stressed, happier, and more energetic. Freud, the father of Psychoanalysis, already said that “letting out a
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What Effect does Art has on me
Thirteen years ago, I discovered a potent tool in art, specifically in painting. Just like gardening, it helps me detach my mind from negative thoughts. I can spend entire afternoons engrossed in my paintings, feeling that everything is correct, at least during that time. Even after
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Therapy with plants
Today, gardening is one of my secret weapons for combating sadness and anxiety or clearing my mind of daily worries and tensions. Did you know that gardening is considered a form of active meditation? That’s right, gardening allows our minds to focus on nature, creating a
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Zen Kitchen
One of those things that makes me feel happy is undoubtedly cooking. The way we eat has important effects on our physical and emotional health. Over time I have learned that there are foods and spices that contain beneficial substances to improve our mood and energy.
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