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weird thing about grief is that people see you acting ‘normally’ and assume you’ve moved on from the sadness, when it’s usually the opposite
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Sending love to all our healthcare workers 💙
Adam B. Hill, M.D.@Adamhill121217 Aug 2021
Hi. I’m a healthcare worker crying at the hospital. It’s important to show more of this.
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We wish taking a mental health day wasn't so stigmatized. It's no different than taking time off because of the flu.
.@MarisaKabas28 Jul 2021
I want to see something: Have you ever taken a day off from work for your mental health but were too embarrassed to say it, so you pretended it was something else?
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It doesn't matter how much time has passed—you don't need to "get over it." Let yourself feel the rise and the fall of the waves of grief as they come.
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If you don’t have the best relationship with your mom, #MothersDay can be hard. Make sure you set whatever boundaries you need to this week 💙⁠
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you get to feel and process this moment however you need to—grief, joy; overwhelming sadness, rage, happiness... a combination of all of the above. no one gets to dictate that for you. a family lost a son, a father. emotions are running high, and heavy. be with whatever comes.
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"Burnout is the feeling of being overwhelmed and exhausted by everything you have to do, while still worrying that you are not doing enough." — @enagoski⁠ #StressAwarenessMonth
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This is a gentle reminder that it’s completely normal for you to feel like you’re growing in some ways, and slipping in others. It’s all part of the process of healing and recovering.
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This article shares David Kessler's expert thoughts on finding meaning when you're grieving and how that is helpful for post-traumatic growth. theguardian.com/lifeandstyle…

Finding meaning in the life of a loved one who dies is part of grief

We’ve all lost so much through the pandemic, but by making sense of it we can look forward

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This article explains the importance of taking care of yourself when your emotions become overwhelming. It also shares helpful tips on how to manage anxiety and panic attacks. lifehacker.com/everything-yo…

Everything You Need to Manage Your Panic and Anxiety [Updated]

There is so much to be furious and devastated about; there is so much work to do. In the meantime, you need to take care of yourself.

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In this article, a woman shares how she began a hiking journey after losing her son as a way to cope with her grief. And because her son loved nature, being outdoors helped her find peace. nytimes.com/2020/12/28/opini…

Opinion | The 48 Mountains That Held My Grief (Published 2020)

After my son Ben died by suicide, I turned to hiking. I found myself: broken, but braver.

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If you're struggling to find meaning right now, you're not alone. Read this article for a few silver linings many of us found in 2020. This can help you gain a sense of purpose for yourself. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

The Silver Linings We Found in 2020

“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach.” — Henry David Thoreau

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This article shares 5 different ways you can build resilience, such as practicing self-compassion. Being kind to yourself will keep your self-confidence intact during hardship. forbes.com/sites/francesbrid…
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Read this article for different ways you can grow from trauma. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

4 Ways to Grow from the Trauma of the Pandemic

COVID-19 has, for many, caused immeasurable pain—but can we transform the resulting trauma into something positive?

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Read this article for tips on easing your stress and anxiety from the past year's stories by New York Times Well writers. nytimes.com/2020/12/28/well/…

Soothing Anxiety and Stress: Advice From the Year in Well (Published 2020)

Exercise, new news habits, even dipping your face into an icy plunge pool are among the steps you can take for a mellower new year.

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In this article, @ariannahuff shares why she chose her word of the year to be "resilience." She also shares tips on how to cultivate resilience. thriveglobal.com/stories/ari…
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"When my wife, Erin, was diagnosed with breast cancer in June, it made me think about how fragile life is. So I started writing in a gratitude journal. I document things and people I’m grateful for." thriveglobal.com/stories/how…
This article shares expert tips on how you can take care of your mental health and well-being this season. pbs.org/newshour/health/how-…

How to care for your mental health in a difficult holiday season, according to therapists

Regardless of your circumstances, it’s likely that this moment is impacting your mental health in one way or another. Here are some tips.

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Holiday traditions look different this year—especially for those who have lost a loved one. Read this article for stories on how people in the community are changing up their holiday traditions this season. npr.org/2018/12/23/679334018…

After The Loss Of A Loved One, Your Holiday Traditions Change But Hope Endures

Grief can be amplified this time of year, whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah. Honoring the memory of late family members helps many NPR listeners and readers process their heartache.

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"While this holiday season is likely to be hard in many ways, it’s also an opportunity to connect meaningfully with each other and boost our collective resilience — which will make getting through the rest of the pandemic a little easier." usatoday.com/story/opinion/2…

Build resilience in a COVID holiday season by helping others and making plans: Sheryl Sandberg

A year that has been so difficult for so many may leave a positive legacy of greater capacity to face adversity and stronger ties to one another.

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