Category: anxiety
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Managing an Eating Disorder in a Marriage
Is your spouse’s eating disorder affecting your marriage? As a society we are growing more aware of mental illness and the effects it can have on an individual and their loved ones. We now observe National Mental Health Awareness Month in May each year to recognize and bring awareness about mental health disorders and the…
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Reducing Holiday Stress
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in advice, anxiety, blame, communication, conflict, counseling, depression, family, fighting, holidays, marriage, podcasts, stepfamilies, stress, tipsIs your marriage strong enough to survive holiday stress? In a perfect world, the holiday season is a time of celebration, family togetherness, and making memories that will last a lifetime. However, back in the real world, the “holiday season” is a two-month marathon testing the emotional, physical, and mental endurance of a marriage. Between…
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Sibling Strife
Does long-standing sibling rivalry really have an impact on a marriage? So where does sibling rivalry start in the first place? According to academic professionals at the University of Michigan Health System, the most fundamental effect and characteristic of sibling rivalry is jealousy. Constant arguments between siblings create a strong feeling of tension in the…