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How to Actually Rest: The Science of Mental Recovery
If you’re feeling exhausted but still can’t seem to relax, you’re not alone. Many people today are struggling with something called “active fatigue”—that restless state where your body is tired
- by Dana Hinders
It usually starts with something small. You’re waiting in line. Winding down before bed. Just checking the news or scrolling for something light. Fifteen minutes later, you’re deep in a...
- by Dana Hinders
Popular media often portrays depression as crying in the dark or feeling constant sadness. But for many people, depression doesn’t look like tears—it looks like nothing. A numb, blank, energy-sapping...
- by Dana Hinders
Mental illness doesn’t cause addiction, but the two often become tangled in ways that are deeply personal and painfully real. This complex relationship is known as a dual diagnosis or...
- by Dana Hinders
Bipolar disorder can feel like an emotional rollercoaster—extreme highs that leave you spinning, and deep lows that feel impossible to escape. When you’re in the middle of a mood episode,...
