Shore Local- “Is Getting Older Getting You Down?”
Retirement is supposed to be fun. We look forward to these “golden years” for much of our adult lives: planning the hobbies we’ll take up, the traveling we’ll do, the company we’ll keep. And yet for some of us, this isn’t what we pictured. Our bodies hurt, our minds are scattered, and our plates are still full, but not with the soul-nourishing things we’d hoped. Our reality just isn’t living up to our expectations and we’re feeling low.
Shore Local- “I Just Don’t Feel Great”
The standard greeting, “How are you today?” is mostly answered with “fine, thank you.” Are we really fine? Many of us smile through our day, pretending to be “fine”. What is the cost of doing that, day after day? Too often, the price we pay for pushing through our busy life is lack of sleep, poor eating habits, sedentary behaviors, overuse of substances and technology to escape, and all too often, symptoms of anxiety and depression. Walking through our lives feeling stressed, tired, and in survival mode is not the best way to enjoy our lives and can result in persistent sense of not feeling well.
The Press of Atlantic City-Brownstone Wellness Opens in Northfield
Dr Deborah Brown, a founder of Brownstone Wellness, is working hard to break the stigma around mental illness. Her new wellness center is located at 331 Tilton Road in Northfield. A grand opening was held Friday
Shore Local-Is Your Life Stress Becoming a Mental Health Concern?
Mental health counselors are on the front lines, as we are seeing the stress and challenges that many are facing today. With the changes in our world post-pandemic, escalating rates of addiction, increasing financial concerns, the influence of social media and technology in our family relationships, and workplace stressors; there is certainly much to be overwhelmed by in 2023.
Shore Local-Maybe not merry: Finding holiday joy in a stressful time
“Happy Holidays!” We hear this throughout December, yet some of us are decidedly not happy and downright more stressed than ever. Some of us are just getting by all year long. Add in the demands of the holidays, and our mental health can be at risk more than ever. The month of December can be fraught with pitfalls and stressors that can have a significant impact on our mental health well into the new year.