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One night I got a wake-up call. I sat up in bed and experienced my first panic attack. My heart pounded, and I felt like I was suffocating. I could not calm myself and did not understand what was happening. Since I could not sleep, I researched panic attacks and methods to calm myself. I … Read more
This pandemic affected me more than I originally thought it would. With more family members at home, the amount of cooking, dishes, laundry, cleaning, and interruptions amplified. I felt stressed and feared potentially contracting Covid-19 while I was praying for my friend who was fighting it. I was affected emotionally, spiritually, physically, and financially. Burnout is caused … Read more
The coronavirus scare has caused many of us to eat more than we should. When the number of active cases in our county jumps, we grab our favorite comfort food. Our reaction to fear can cause us to gain unwanted weight. We can fight our love handles by purchasing healthy snacks and calling upon God … Read more
Susan U. Neal RN, MBA, MHS In our society, the overabundance of delicacies is hard to resist. At first, it seems fun to eat whatever we desire. However, that momentary pleasure is fleeting. It is unhealthy to overeat, and when that becomes a habit, eventually we become addicted to food and can’t stop eating. Therefore, … Read more