Nighttime anxiety creates a cycle where worry intensifies just when the body needs to rest.
It can manifest as racing thoughts and persistent worry.
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While nobody enjoys being anxious, the feeling of anxiety is a common reaction the body has to things such as worry, stress, or unease. As the cause of anxiety subsides or passes, so too do the anxious feelings…at least usually.
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It’s that time of year again: the holiday season is upon us. November unofficially kicks off the annual holiday season. The first big seasonal event is Thanksgiving next week. Thanksgiving is a time for millions of people to come together and appreciate family and friends. Unfortunately, for others it often ushers in the Thanksgiving blues,
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In some ways it’s hard to believe, but 20 years ago the term “social media” didn’t even exist in common vernacular. MySpace was all the rage, and then this new network called Facebook came along and changed everything. Suddenly in this new era, we were connecting with people we hadn’t heard from or even thought
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The 2024 Presidential Election is upon us, and the polarization in American politics has never been more pronounced. While that is extremely unfortunate, pretending it’s anything but is simply ignoring reality. Tensions are running high as we move towards next week, and the chasm between supporters of the candidates is galactically wide. While this affects
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There are certain mental illnesses that are often confused with every-day – or nearly every-day – occurrences. One of them is anxiety. Nearly everyone feels anxious on a regular basis, and that’s a normal part of life. However, that’s a far cry from suffering from an anxiety disorder, which is something that can debilitate a
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Some of us are old enough to remember a world without cell phones and smart phones. The way in which they have come to dominate our existence is nothing short of remarkable. According to the World Economic Forum, there are now more cell phones in the world than there are people. We have tied our
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Taken by itself, medical debt is an enormous problem in the United States. Millions of people are saddled with it, and according to this article, more than 500,000 Americans file for bankruptcy protection every year largely due to medical debt. Debt and costs are a problem in our healthcare system, and a recent study found
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Most of us think of summer as a happy time, when we take it easy, relax with family and friends and enjoy the warm weather and sunshine. We take vacations, we take time off to get things done around the house – we just do things differently this time of year. Weather-related stress can wait,
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Social media is a part of our everyday life, whether we like it or not. Even if we tried, most of us could not escape it forever. People depend on social media for news and other types of information, and millions of Americans use it to communicate with others. We recently discussed the benefits of
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At SoCal Empowered™, we are dedicated to putting the needs of our patients first. Individuals will receive evidence-based, personalized treatments, and programs designed to get their life back on track. Our treatments and program not only help them overcome their mental health disorder but that they stay that way for long-term recovery.
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Nighttime anxiety creates a cycle where worry intensifies just when the body needs to rest.…
While nobody enjoys being anxious, the feeling of anxiety is a common reaction the body…
It’s that time of year again: the holiday season is upon us. November unofficially kicks…
In some ways it’s hard to believe, but 20 years ago the term “social media”…
The 2024 Presidential Election is upon us, and the polarization in American politics has never…
There are certain mental illnesses that are often confused with every-day – or nearly every-day…
Some of us are old enough to remember a world without cell phones and smart…
Taken by itself, medical debt is an enormous problem in the United States. Millions of…
Most of us think of summer as a happy time, when we take it easy,…
Social media is a part of our everyday life, whether we like it or not.…
April is National Stress Awareness Month. We spent time diving deeply into the realities of…
We’ve all been there: As we lay in bed, wide awake in the middle of…
