Tag: <span>selfcare</span>

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Ask Dr. Alan: Procrastination
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Ask Dr. Alan: Procrastination

People often procrastinate because they’re afraid of failing at what they are attempting to finish, but it may connect with other problematic behaviors such as low self-esteem, depression, or stress.

Psychotherapy
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Psychotherapy

You have mentioned psychotherapy a few times as an option for professional assistance. But Im not sure I even understand what “psychotherapy” is and what the different psychotherapists do. Can you please enlighten me?

Fear and Trembling During the Pandemic
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Fear and Trembling During the Pandemic

This is embarrassing, but I find myself scared and anxious about Covid. I’m afraid to leave the house, and I’ve had several anxiety attacks, worrying sick about catching the virus. Some of my friends laugh it off and think I’m overreacting. Am I overreacting? Am I just being paranoid?

Self-help techniques
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Self-help techniques

You said in a previous column that there are different self-help techniques for anxiety reduction. I could use some help with my anxiety. Can you please discuss some of these?

Ask Dr. Alan: More About Change
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Ask Dr. Alan: More About Change

Your article on Change was very interesting, but I find it difficult, if not impossible, to make certain changes. Is there a technique for accomplishing necessary changes?

Soft Drink Health Impacts and Recent Mexican Regulations
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Soft Drink Health Impacts and Recent Mexican Regulations

It is a fact that soft drink consumption affects health. Several national and international scientific studies have found that people who frequently consume soft drinks can develop obesity, type-2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, tooth

Mental Health: Ask Dr. Alan – Do I have Depression?
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Mental Health: Ask Dr. Alan – Do I have Depression?

I find myself to be sad about all the terrible situations regarding the Covid virus that I hear about on TV or read in my hometown newspaper. I've even burst into tears after reading about someone I knew, but certainly wasn't close to. Do I have depression?