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    You don’t have to live in constant fear of panic attacks

    Taayoo Murray
    “I had this feeling like something terrible was about to happen. I didn’t know what, and I couldn’t stop it. It was so terrifying.” “I didn’t even know how to explain how I was feeling other than it seemed like there was something wrong with my heart or my breathing…
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    Can ashwagandha supplements really provide stress relief?

    Denise Millstine, M.D.
    During a recent integrative medicine consult, I wrapped up with my usual, “Tell me your questions.” “Oh,” she said. “Do you think I would benefit from taking ashwagandha?” We laughed at the fact that ashwagandha is having a moment. Triggered by social media, interest in the botanical…
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    ADHD symptoms are underdiagnosed in adults — and that has consequences

    Mayo Clinic Press Editors
    When you think about ADHD, you probably think about high-energy kids who need extra help in school. But what happens when those kids become adults? In the past, it was thought that most kids outgrew attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Today, experts believe only 1 out of 8 children truly outgrows the…
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    Can suicide be prevented?

    Denise Millstine, M.D.,
    J. Michael Bostwick, M.D., MFA
    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 45,979 people died by suicide in the U.S. in 2020. Mayo Clinic psychiatrist J. Michael Bostwick, M.D., MFA, helps us better understand suicide and what can be done to prevent these deaths. Can suicide be prevented?…
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    What to do if mood medications are affecting your sex life

    You have been friends with Bea since college, but Bea’s been slower to respond lately when you try to schedule time together. Sitting down with her at a cafe, you immediately notice new violet circles under her eyes and that her cheekbones are more pronounced. Her usually bright sports top…
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    What is social anxiety?

    Mayo Clinic Press Editors
    You walk into a job interview and break into a cold sweat. You have to give a speech, and your stomach won’t stop flipping. You walk into a party alone and feel your heart race. This kind of nervousness in certain social situations is actually pretty typical. But for people…
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    All about eating disorders: Symptoms, treatments and how to find help

    Mayo Clinic Press Editors
    Eating disorders are life-threatening conditions that affect a person‘s behavior around eating. Symptoms of eating disorders vary, but all involve atypical or irregular eating habits that often affect shape or weight — though this is not always obvious. It is important to realize that eating disorders are not a lifestyle…
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    How to cope with depersonalization and derealization

    Mayo Clinic Press Editors
    Have you ever felt like you’re observing yourself from outside your body or that things around you aren’t real? Maybe you’ve experienced a combination of both. While this can be jarring, passing experiences with these feelings are common. However, when these feelings keep coming back or don’t go away, depersonalization-derealization…
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    Coping with unwanted and intrusive thoughts

    Mayo Clinic Press Editors
    What are intrusive thoughts? Everyone has an inner monologue, a steady stream of thoughts, ideas, images, aspirations and recollections. But sometimes when you’re going about your business — thinking about what’s for dinner or where you put the TV remote — that flow of ideas is interrupted with an unsettling…
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    Breaking down burnout in the workplace

    Mayo Clinic Press Editors
    Do you feel like going to work is harder than it used to be? Maybe you’re feeling exhausted, uninterested and detached from your job. Have you been “quiet quitting,” or do you know, deep down, that you’re not doing your best anymore? If so, you might have workplace burnout. Burnout…
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    Recognizing and addressing a loved one’s alcohol abuse.

    Alcohol, while often socially acceptable and legal for those over the age of 21, can turn into a problem for some. In fact, alcohol abuse affects millions of Americans each year. And according to the World Health Organization, approximately 3 million people worldwide die each year due to alcohol use.
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    “I’m happy to be a new mom. But why am I feeling so sad?”

    Whether it’s your first or third, the birth of a baby can trigger a jumble of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. Many of these emotions are caused by physical changes including changes in hormones, interrupted (and lack of) sleep and a change in diet and…

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