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With infertility impacting 1 in 8 couples, it is important to know that you are not alone. You can find support.
Stress & Anxiety

Women’s Mental Health on the Journey of Infertility

The Journey of Infertility It is no secret that the journey to motherhood is hard. But what happens if you can’t get pregnant in the first place? Those who struggle with infertility must face this reality. Infertility is defined by the World Health organization (WHO) as not being able to become pregnant after 12 or more months of trying without using birth control.   Infertility sets you on a new journey. There is grief and sadness over not being able to get pregnant, and failed IVF treatments. There is frustration that you have been trying for many months. Anger that you…
75% of caregivers are women
Stress & Anxiety

Relieving the Stress of Being a Caregiver

Providing care and support to loved ones is a big job. And according to Institute on Aging, 75% of caregivers are women.   As people get older and experience declining health, the need for a caregiver increases. This work is hard and it’s usually unpaid. According to the AARP, about 41 million caregivers provide unpaid care in the United States. The burden of caring for an ill family member or friend can lead to the following:  Emotional stress.  Lost income.  Physical tiredness from providing daily care.  Feelings of loneliness and depression.  Adding Mental Health Support with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Apply the…
Learn to Live Team
May 30, 2023
6 Steps to Successfully Quit Smoking: A Guide to a Healthier Life
Stress & Anxiety

6 Steps to Successfully Quit Smoking: A Guide to a Healthier Life

It’s hard to quit smoking, but it is one of the best things you can do for your health. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide. It also causes a lot of health problems like lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke. If you're ready to quit smoking, here are some steps you can take:  Set a quit date: Pick a date and commit to it. Use this date as motivation to prepare yourself mentally for the challenge. Take the time you need to make changes in your life that make it easier to quit.  Make a plan: Choose…
Learn to Live Team
April 17, 2023
Calm your mind when you feel stressed.
Stress & Anxiety

Learn to calm your mind when you feel stressed.

April is Stress Awareness Month We usually feel stressed when we’re afraid of something that might happen at work, home, or in general. These non-life-threatening triggers fool our body into believing we’re under attack. We might respond by pulling back and withdrawing or fighting back. When this happens, it’s helpful to remember that you are safe. You don’t need to solve the problem right now. Your only job is to help your body calm down. Here are a few ways to calm down when you begin to feel stressed: Go somewhere quiet. This allows you focus and hear what’s going…
Learn to Live Team
April 11, 2023
Learn about what really causes your feelings and what you can do about them.
Stress & Anxiety

Breaking Down Emotions and Facing Negative Feelings

How Learn to Live Delivers CBT: Part 2 Have you ever wondered why you are having a pleasant emotion like happiness or peace? Most have not. We just accept those emotions and move on. But everything changes when we are feeling discouraged, fearful, or angry. I'd like to share with you a CBT strategy that has been helpful to many people who face negative feelings. I call it the STEPP model. One of the key concepts of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the idea that our thoughts affect how we feel. Many people struggling with depression or anxiety say that…
Dr. Russ Morfitt
April 3, 2023