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About a year ago, a friend of mine talked with me about my propensity to explode when things went wrong. She explained that I reacted much more violently than most people did, and she gently recommended counseling to help me with the problem. I was a little apprehensive about seeking treatment at first, but I realized that she was right, so I started looking around for ways to cope with the problem. I was able to find a great counselor who specialized in those types of services, and it was really incredible to see how much help they were. They walked me through coping with anger, and it was great. Check out this blog to learn more about counseling.

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Foods Matters: How What You Eat Affects Your Anxiety Levels

1 December 2016
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Living with anxiety can be challenging, and anxiety treatment usually consists of medical intervention, counseling, and lifestyle changes. While not every case of anxiety is the same, many people find they are able to help curb anxiety symptoms through dietary choices. Some food can help reduce anxiety levels on a daily basis, and some foods can hurt. Here's what you need to know about making food choices to lessen your anxiety. Read More …

Can Cocaine Use Increase Your Risk Of Heart Attack?

28 August 2014
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Irritability, restlessness and paranoia are commonly-known side effects of cocaine use, but did you know that this potent drug could also be permanently damaging your heart? According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, an estimated 23.9 million Americans age 12 or older has used an illicit drug or abused a psychotherapeutic medication in the past month. Heart attacks and unstable angina (chest pain) are becoming more common in young people who regularly use cocaine, as well as other cardiovascular events such as high blood pressure and blood vessel stiffness. Read More …