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Conquering Fear: Your Personal Guide to Handling Anxiety Before Surgery
Facing surgery can be overwhelming. Deep anxiety and fear about the unknown can be daunting for both you and your loved ones. Here's your personal guide to stay empowered and prepared as you approach your procedure 1. Educate Yourself Knowledge is a powerful tool...
Overcoming Health Anxiety: Your Guide to Finally Making That Doctor’s Appointment
Facing health concerns can be overwhelming, especially if you’re dealing with persistent symptoms that are hard to ignore. If you find yourself postponing that doctor’s visit, you’re not alone. Health anxiety—when fears around health prevent you from taking steps...
Facing Your Dental Fears: It’s More Common Than You Think!
Welcome to a judgement-free space where we tackle one of the most common fears—visiting the dentist. If you feel a wave of anxiety at the thought of sitting in that dental chair, take a deep breath. You’re far from alone: studies suggest that a large portion of the...
Overcoming Surgery Anxiety: A Journey from the Operating Room to the Operating Table
The night before my first surgery in 2013, following a motor accident, was a tumultuous battle with anxiety. Despite having worked in the operating room for over twelve years, where I regularly offered reassurance to others, my own nerves were hardly soothed. I...
Essential Oils for Mental Health: Embracing Natural Wellness
Essential oils have been utilized for thousands of years across various cultures for medicinal and therapeutic purposes. Ancient Egyptians used essential oils in cosmetics, embalming, and medical treatments. In other ancient societies, such as Greece, China, and...
Finding Calm in a Hectic World
We've all had those days when everything seems to go wrong from the start. You oversleep, skip breakfast, miss your bus, and arrive late to work. When your coworker innocently asks about your morning, you find yourself snapping at them. How would you be feeling in...
Navigating Family Dynamics During a Loved One’s Illness: Lessons from the Frontline
The journey of illness is not one traveled alone—families are intimately involved, sharing the weight of emotional challenges. My experience as a frontline healthcare worker during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic gave me invaluable insights into the complex dynamics...