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This variation in grief response is totally normal, says Ajita Robinson, Ph.D., author of The Gift of Grief: A Practical Guide on Grief and Loss. “The way that we each express [grief] is unique to us,” she says. “The loss itself might be shared, but the response is unique and individualized.” That being said, there […]
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C-sections might also put you at risk for something called venous thromboembolism, which is when blood clots develop in your veins, SELF previously reported. When these blood clots happen in your arms and legs, that’s called deep vein thrombosis, and when they travel into your lungs, that’s known as a pulmonary embolism, which can be […]
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A few recent studies suggest that stress from the COVID-19 pandemic is changing our relationship with drinking. In particular, women are using alcohol more to help cope during these tumultuous times. For starters, a study published this week in JAMA Open Network looked at nationally representative survey data for 825 people in 2019 and 2020. […]
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This week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that benzodiazepines (such as Xanax) will now be required to carry a new safety warning. These medications are prescription drugs that can play an important role in the treatment of anxiety disorders, but they can also cause dangerous side effects—including the risks for misuse and withdrawal […]
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I’ve had health anxiety for as long as I can remember. Even as a little kid, I was hyper-aware of the health risks the world posed, constantly living in fear of catching a severe stomach virus or some other illness that would leave me hospitalized and dying in my sleep. Everything was a threat. To […]
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A post-quarantine pandemic reunion with your partner isn’t always as sweet as you’d imagine. After weeks or months of social distancing in separate places, the new coronavirus pandemic still remains. This means that every interaction comes with a somewhat awkward protocol. Instead of jumping into each other’s arms, you might open your door and carefully […]
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It’s common to meet a morning person—maybe you are one—but it’s incredibly rare to meet a Monday morning person. Why? Because, in my humble opinion, Monday mornings are a universally disliked time of the week. Even if you don’t typically return to work on Mondays, it’s not unusual to describe another day as your “Monday,” […]
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I recently took a social media detox. As a Black woman, I’ve been finding the constant media attention around the gratuitous killing of Black people exhausts, saddens, and infuriates me. So imagine how I felt when I read a post on Facebook that said these exact words: “We have some racists… but 99.95% of the […]
Continue ReadingOf course, there are many different reasons why walking outside might not be feasible for you right now or ever. Whether you’re immunocompromised, have a disability or condition that affects your mobility, or something else entirely, it’s important that you engage in physical activities in ways that feel safe and healthy. What’s more, the purpose […]
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Joy is the human expression of gratitude, laughter, and celebration. Black joy, specifically, situates itself within the Black experience, often as it relates to our collective self-preservation in the face of constant racism and trauma. As a Black woman, I can experience joy and Black joy simultaneously. Black joy is an affirmation of our humanity, […]
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If you’re a Black person living in America, there’s a strong chance that systemic racism and police violence aren’t foreign concepts. Police brutality has been a public health issue for decades, and victims like Eric Garner, Tamir Rice, Philando Castile, and Sandra Bland might still be fresh in your memory. So while the more recent […]
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I’ve been stress-cooking. Cooking brings me joy, and since eating out is limited, I just make what I like at home. —Mary E., 26, queer, Washington, D.C. I’ve been cooking and finding ways to be luxurious to myself by feeding myself for my joy and not just my basic existence. —Joseph R. 7. Collecting and […]
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