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How to Cope with Sudden Anxiety Attacks

My Psychiatry

Immediate Coping Strategies Focus on Your Breathing : Try slow, deep breaths—inhale through your nose for four seconds, hold for four, then exhale through your mouth for four. This helps shift your focus away from fear and back to the present. Practice mindfulness or meditation to build resilience against daily stress.

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How I Calm My Dysregulated ADHD Nervous System

ADDitude

Before I understood my own neurodivergence, I simply thought I couldn’t cope with life as well as others. We often assume we’re just “too emotional,” “lazy,” or “bad at coping.” Many of us carry unresolved trauma — from childhood adversity, academic rejection, health misdiagnoses, or growing up feeling misunderstood or “too much.”

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Healing from Within: Trauma Therapy for Women Who’ve Been Told They’re ‘Too Sensitive’

Lightwork

The combination of trauma and sensitivity presents unique challenges. Understanding Sensitivity and Its Connection to Trauma High sensitivity is a neurological trait present in approximately 15–20% of the population, with women representing a significant portion of highly sensitive people (HSP).

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Why Women Are More Prone to Anxiety Disorders (and How to Cope)

Lightwork

This stark difference isn’t just a statistical anomalyit reflects complex biological, social, and cultural factors that shape women’s mental health experiences. Biological Factors Contributing to Anxiety in Women Women’s bodies go through complex hormonal cycles that have a significant impact on their mental health.

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How to Recognize When Sports Are Hurting Your Child’s Mental Health

Zencare

Beyond the physical benefits, sports participation is often linked to significant mental health benefits. Regular physical activity improves emotional health, enhances sleep quality, and lowers stress levels. The mental health benefits of sports go even deeper.

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Support for Women at LightWork Therapy: Empowering Mental Health

Lightwork

Introduction LightWork Therapy and Recovery, a leading mental health treatment center in Massachusetts, is at the forefront of providing support for women through specialized mental health treatment. These multifaceted challenges can greatly affect mental well-being, making specialized support for women crucial.

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10 Essential Tools for Managing Life Transitions

Lightwork

These momentswhether we plan them or notcan include changes in our careers, shifts in relationships, health problems, or personal growth. These changes can be overwhelming, causing uncertainty and stress that affect our mental well-being. During such periods, it’s crucial to prioritize your mental health.