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Storm Anxiety
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For a good reason, anticipating the advent of a hurricane, tornado, blizzard, or any other catastrophic event causes worry and worries among those who live in its path.
Natural catastrophes cause enormous disruptions in people s lives, including physical and mental health issues and substantial economic obstacles. The constant news about a storm s impending approach may exacerbate your worry, tension, and terror. The reality is that storms can be very frightening, and if you ve had a traumatic experience in your life, it could be frightening for anyone, says Michael Lewis, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana. It doesn t have to be a child. It can be a young adult. It can be an older adult. We have all kinds of people that contact us.
Struggling with the winter blues? 5 pieces of advice to cope from a local expert unDraw
This article appears in the January issue of 400 Life Magazine
When the pandemic first started to take hold in the country in March, many leaned on nature for help through an unpredictable situation.
Families had socially-distanced visits with each other in their front yards, couples started to have small, backyard weddings, residents walked around their neighborhoods and local restaurants offered outdoor seating.
Spending more time outside with loved ones quickly became part of the new normal.
As it has started to get colder, however, nature has fallen into its usual gloomy season. Winter can be a challenging time for many, with or without a pandemic, whether it is because of something more serious such as seasonal affective disorder or simply from a feeling of being cooped up indoors.
COVID-19 and addiction recovery: Sobriety is still possible
Experts want Minnesotans to know that recovery is possible amid the pandemic, despite all the additional challenges.
(FOX 9) - In a month where people count down the days to Christmas, Mark counts up the days of his sobriety. It’s been a challenge, said Mark. He’s celebrating 15 months of clean living.
At the other end of the same room at The Retreat in Wayzata, Lisa is celebrating seven months without a drink. I sought out alcohol, said Lisa. I would drink anything that has alcohol in it. My preference was vodka and wine, but really anything. Once I got that in my system - any type of alcohol - I would just keep drinking.