5 Ways Your Body is Telling You That You’re Depressed

5 Ways Your Body is Telling You That You’re Depressed

It isn’t always easy to differentiate between sadness and depression. But there are significant differences between the two, and it’s important to understand them. Otherwise, you risk overreacting to what might just be a couple of bad days … or failing to take action when there is a true cause for concern. Sadness is a…

Physical Pain and Emotions: A Bigger Connection than You Realize

Physical Pain and Emotions: A Bigger Connection than You Realize

While no one thinks twice if they getting butterflies in their stomach before going on stage or the ache in your chest if your crush throws you a smile, when you start talking about emotions causing physical pain, people look at you like you’re talking about voodoo. Yet emotions, both good and bad, have huge…

Why Am I So Stressed?

Why Am I So Stressed?

Twenty percent of Americans are “extremely” stressed according to a recent Forbes article. Some cite concerns about money, relationships, or their job, but whatever the reason, too much stress for extended periods of time can cause major health issues. What Is Stress? Stress is the body’s natural way of responding to threats, whether they’re physical,…