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Migraines affect over two billion people worldwide. They are more than just a headache, and they come in a variety of forms. Migraines can be disabling with a throbbing pain in the head often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. They can also come with auras that cloud the vision with wavy, silvery waves of light. The frequency and severity of migraines differ from person to person.

For a few months, I have been feeling overwhelmed. I think it is because I had too much going on without enough emotional reserves. Being bipolar doesn’t make being overwhelmed any better, either. Being overwhelmed can trigger depression, which then sets me up for yo-yo swinging emotionally. So, I’ve been thinking about how you deal with being overwhelmed before it gets unmanageable.

As my mother-in-law, Helen lingered between life and death; she began to experience extraordinary visions. Sometimes it was a visit from someone in her past, such as a long-dead former neighbor.

Anxiety is a prevalent mental health issue that affects a large portion of the population. It can trigger feelings of fear, worry, and nervousness, and can negatively impact daily life. While anxiety is a normal response in certain situations, persistent anxiety can be debilitating and may require intervention. In this article, we'll examine simple and effective techniques for managing anxiety and leading a calmer life.

Several years ago, I went to Recovery Bartow’s 5k Run for Recovery. The race was to raise funds and bring awareness to the resources for addiction in the community. People suffering from addiction often feel alone, so a resource like Recovery Bartow is an important part of the community. Let me tell you what they offer.

"Mom, I have hyperhidrosis", my young teenage daughter informed me. Where did she learn that word, I wondered. I knew it was true, she had been plagued with hyperproduction of her sweat glands since she was a baby. When she was just a few months old, my mom touched her feet during playtime and her tiny socks were damp.

Graffiti is having another NYC momentPhoto byTammy Remington. We don't really need the New York Post to keep telling us that things are getting even dicier than usual out on the streets of New York City. We're not blind. Ok, yes, we’re all pretty used to people getting loud and obnoxious — that’s just basic communication in this city — but there has been an unsettling uptick in outright feral behavior in the past year.

Thanksgiving toastPhoto byKraken Images/UnsplashonUnsplash. In speaking with several visitors at the Bristol Regional Medical Center over the weekend, I conducted an informal poll on how they viewed Thanksgiving and why. I was surprised to learn the majority of those polled were indeed thankful for their situation, as it could be much worse.

**This article is based on nonfiction by actual events that were witnessed firsthand by me; used with permission. Life is going along smoothly when all of the sudden you hit a bump in the road. A loved one, spouse, child, or other relatives, has been diagnosed with a chronic illness. How do you cope? What do you do?

Fregeau contemplates how faith helps him cope with pandemic fatigue(Public Information Desk - Region 13) Michael Fregeau will never forget one of his earliest COVID patients. A small child was brought into the ER with difficulty breathing. Medical staff did their best to help, but the child did not survive.

Mental health has been a common topic lately for obvious reasons. We are struggling with the fear from the pandemic and all the conflicting information on the best ways to deal with it, many have lost loved ones, jobs have been lost, and people have had to be creative and innovative to survive. There is a lot of uncertainty and emotions are high, so we all need to have healthy escapes. Let me tell you a few of mine and suggest a few others that might work for you.