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181 SelfWork: The Facts About Nervous Breakdowns
Today we’re going to focus on what people mean when they say someone they love “had a nervous breakdown.” What does that phrase really mean and is it a real thing? Or some kind of slang we’ve adopted to describe something we don’t really understand. On this episode of...Letting My Heart Show: A Surprisingly Vulnerable Interview with Lewis Howes (in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month)
An energetic, loving, very happy and successful-looking mother of three took her own life three weeks ago. That is horribly sad in and of itself. But then her friend relayed to me what her husband had found on her night stand — my book, Perfectly Hidden...What Is “Self-Compassion?” How To Learn To Connect With Your Own Pain
Sometimes painful emotions feel like they may kill you. Perhaps J.K. Rowling of Harry Potter fame said it best. “I DON’T CARE!” Harry yelled at them, snatching up a lunascope and throwing it into the fireplace. “I’VE HAD ENOUGH, I’VE SEEN...As I Live – Trying
There’s a section of our local newspaper called “Our Town” which features stories from the region where I live. Its writers are reporting on what we can do here in Northwest Arkansas to help others; give blood, foster pets from local shelters, pay...Bingeing Or Comfort Eating? Five Ways For Comfort Eating To Stay Comfortable
I hear people joking around about how social distancing is going to be accompanied by a weight gain. But for many, overeating is no joking matter. I have two distinct memories that involve eating. One horrified me, the other brought a sense of being understood. I,...Dr. Margaret’s Book Now Available!
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