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Research-backed explanations and advice you can apply today.

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One day, you will look back on this time, and all you will see is magic. You won’t remember how stuck you felt, or how far behind you thought you were, or what you wished you had done differently.

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Looking to learn more about the dissociative disorder known as depersonalization-derealization disorder? This article covers symptoms, causes, and more.

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No one said it would be easy to heal from past trauma, but it is extremely important to do anything you can.

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Remember this is just temporary. They will definitely heal.

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When you’re spending all of your energy covering them up, you’ll never fix them.

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We can be honest with other people when we see signs of abuse.

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I can’t shake feelings like I can shake thoughts. They’re different. Thoughts are words I can unpack or dismiss. Feelings are… feelings.

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Go for a walk if you can’t manage a run. Hop on a yoga mat or go for a cycle. Put on a skincare mask or cook for yourself, glass of wine in hand. Read a book that feels like comfort.

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Emotional exhaustion is no joke — and it can disguise itself as a variety of other stressors. It’s time to recognize when you’re at your edge, and how to see through the fog once and for all.