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How do I manage expectations for post-COVID life?

April 9, 2021 barbdepree Leave a comment

I’m sure you’re not alone in hoping for a magic moment, a day when life re-starts. Some of the same…

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Posted in: Lifestyle Filed under: diet, sleep, stress

What if I’m too tired to engage with my partner?

March 4, 2021 barbdepree Leave a comment

Maybe the kids have flown the coop—or maybe not. Maybe your parents need more attention, via remote control because—pandemic. Maybe…

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Posted in: Intimacy, Lifestyle Filed under: exercise, fatigue, hormones, intimacy, medications, relationships, self care, stress

Is there a light at the end of this COVID-19 tunnel?

February 4, 2021 barbdepree Leave a comment

I know there are people in worse straits. But I’m struggling, and am looking for ways to stay focused on…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: anxiety, mindfulness, self care, stress

What can I be doing to care for myself right now?

November 12, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

I’m extra stressed by the pandemic. In my pre-coronavirus practice, I would have started a post about self-care talking about…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing, Uncategorized Filed under: anxiety, diet, mindfulness, self care, stress

When do I worry about my memory loss?

August 20, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

I feel fuzzy and forgetful. Is this a normal part of menopause? Yes, there’s a broad range of cognitive change…

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Posted in: Brain Matters Filed under: estrogen, exercise, health care provider, hormone therapy, memory, menopause, sleep, stress

Any new recommendations for staying calm and collected?

August 6, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

What’s feeling like chronic stress is triggering more hot flashes and affecting my sleep. It’s a trying time to stay…

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Posted in: Lifestyle Filed under: anxiety, exercise, menopause, mindfulness, sleep, stress, yoga

Should I be worried about my drinking?

July 2, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

Over the course of the pandemic, one glass of wine a day has become two, and sometimes three. Maybe, although…

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Posted in: Lifestyle Filed under: breast cancer, exercise, heart disease, mindfulness, stress

What can I do to feel more resilient?

June 4, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

Menopause, coronavirus, and a child unexpectedly home from college—life is coming at me really fast right now. We all have…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: anxiety, menopause, self care, stress

Can all this time we’re spending together be an asset?

May 28, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

My partner and I are staying home and safe together. Honestly, it’s getting a little old. You’re certainly not alone!…

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Posted in: Lifestyle Filed under: intimacy, relationships, stress

So why do I suddenly feel lonely? Is it because of all the uncertainty around coronavirus?

April 30, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

People sometimes ask me to socialize, but I’ve always been a bit of a loner. That makes sense. I think…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: relationships, self care, stress

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