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Do You Have Election Anxiety? Ugh. Same.

Election anxiety: While it’s not an official diagnosis, many know it’s plenty real and have felt the effects, especially this year. Mental health professionals agree, saying they’ve seen a significant increase in typical anxiety symptoms (difficulty controlling your worry, restlessness and irritability, problems concentrating or sleeping, and even changes in appetite) tied specifically to the upcoming election.

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33 Things I've Learned Living in New York City

New York City can be an intimidating place. The lights! The taxis! The millions of people rushing along the sidewalks with their elbows out! The city is home to 8.6 million people, a good amount of whom were raised in the Big Apple and know how to navigate its streets, subways, and many, many lines. Here’s everything I have learned living in New York City the past two year and TL;DR Carrie Bradshaw lied about literally everything.

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18 Things That Don't Define You

mistaking that your worth, importance and who you are is defined by what you do, how you look, and who you are in the eyes of the world can result in sweeping, general anxiety. here are the 18 things that don’t define you.

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Boundaries 101

You can have every good intention of wanting to provide support, but the truth is—sometimes you just have nothing to give. Whenever I find myself running on empty with little to offer, it is very clear that I’ve neglected my personal boundaries.

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How To Help A Friend Who's Dealing With Depression

It can be heartbreaking to watch someone you love battle with this mental illness. It’s also not a rare experience – depression is the biggest cause of disability worldwide, thought to affect 300 million people, according to the World Health Organization. Here’s how you can help

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6 First Date Conversation Starters

There is no doubt that dates are awkward. But there are a few ways to minimize the awkwardness, get to know your date, and help you both have a great time. One of those ways is to ask the right questions. Asking your date the right questions can open up your discussion and lead the two of you to get in lost in conversation, which is always a win on a first date.

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