Sometimes when we experience a trauma such as a car accident, witnessing violence or abuse, our minds protect ourselves by shutting off our emotions. The same way our pain receptors shut off to manage intense pain, our mind suppresses strong, […]
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Iman sat nervously across from her two closest friends. She was so nervous her leg was shaking and her breath was so shallow she thought she might pass out. “Iman, are you ok?” her friend Shazia asked. “You look really
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Having a conversation about a difficult topic can bring up a lot of anxiety in both partners. If there is already a history of difficult conversations ending in argument, partners get into a cycle of avoiding sensitive topics, creating a
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Why is spinach good for your mental health? Why are there recipes on the MySahana website? Photo and Recipe provided by Kitchen M. Serves 4 4 cups spinach (or other spring mix) 1/2 cups watercress 1/3 cups steamed bamboo shoots,
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Karishma and Abhishek were both young professionals always on the go. Having been married for 2 years, one day Abhishek mentioned to Karishma that he was worried how often they do things separately or with a group of friends. He
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