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Taming Anxiety: Practical Tips and Techniques for Managing Your Thoughts and Emotions
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Image Source: FreeImages Anxiety is a common mental health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It can manifest in different ways, from mild worry to severe panic attacks, and can interfere with daily life. Understanding Anxiety: What is it? Anxiety is a natural response to stress or danger. It prepares our bodies to respond to threats by releasing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. However, excessive and prolonged anxiety can lead to physical and mental health issues. Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by excessive and persistent worry, fear, and negative...
12 Best Toys for Autistic Children of All Ages
As a company that creates toys and weighted items popular with autistic children, we’re often asked for recommendations regarding Christmas, Hanukkah, and birthday gifts. We love having these discussions with customers and friends, and thought that perhaps others would have similar questions. With no further ado, please enjoy what we believe are some of the best toys for autistic children of all ages. Weighted Blankets Weighted blankets are one of the best possible gifts for autistic children. There are many benefits of weighted blankets, but they are particularly helpful for people on the autism spectrum. Studies have shown that weighted...
How to choose a weighted blanket brand?
Weighted blanket brands run the gamut in price...but why? If you have been wondering how to choose what is the best-weighted blanket brand and what is a fair price, we've got some good information for you. FYI, just because it has a high price does not mean it is a high-quality item. Some products are being cleverly marketed to make you think they are made domestically, but the truth is they are selling you a cheaply made product and making a huge profit. Things you should ask about when buying weighted products: Is it washable? How...
Self Care Tips: What You WON'T Hear Elsewhere About Self Care
You’ve probably heard about self-care — but here’s a tip: it doesn’t have to be about meditation, tea, and yoga.
38 of Our Favorite Quotes About Insomnia
You wake up early, put it a long, grueling day at work, and then finally make it home. You’ve been thinking about crashing into your bed all day. It’s quite honestly all you’ve been thinking about. You’re so exhausted, you can barely make it there. Yet, when you fall into bed, ready to immediately head off to your dreams… nothing happens. You find yourself tossing and turning, overthinking everything that happened during the day. Something your boss said to you three days ago keeps bouncing around inside your head. You start worrying about buying a friend a present for their...