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Maybe it started as a way to take the edge off—a drink after a long day, something to help you sleep, or a way to get through a hard week.
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Although the holiday season is most often a joyous and fun filled time shared with family and friends, it can also be quite a stressful time.
Occupational Therapists (OTs) help individuals with injuries, illnesses, or diseases explore ways to do things they need to do, want to do, and are expected to do.
There is no doubt that the pandemic has brought about significant changes in our lives. With all the adjustments that have been necessary both at work and at home, it’s expected that physical, mental and emotional fatigue might set in.
As I sat down at my desk this morning with dreary skies outside my window, I found myself feeling very low – moody, and lacking motivation and concentration. Overall, I had extremely low energy, and I could feel my depression ramping up.
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Anxiety is not uncommon when wearing a mask. Although you are not in a closed space, wearing a face mask can make it feel that way.
Typically, when we talk about anxiety, it is about a sense of foreboding and fear that is not linked to any immediate danger. But today, many people are experiencing ongoing anxiety because of the very real and present threat of COVID-19.
This week is the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week, which encourages Canadians to #GetReal about mental health and how they really feel.
