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Why Am I Always Tired? 10 Common Causes of Fatigue and What You Can Do [Part 3]

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In Part 2, we explored how dehydration, physical inactivity, nutrient deficiencies, and underlying medical conditions can quietly drain your energy. In this final part, we will examine several commonly overlooked contributors to fatigue, including medications, mental health conditions, and emotional exhaustion. We will also discuss when persistent tiredness deserves medical evaluation and how to decide what steps to take next.

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How To Fight Anxiety: 4 Techniques that Work

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Do you ever feel suddenly overwhelmed by things you need to do? Or perhaps you get that anxious feeling where you just can’t focus on anything?

You’re not alone.

This article will show you how you can fight anxiety by presenting four scientifically proven, easy-to-do techniques you can do anywhere that will help your body and mind reverse these unpleasant feelings, so that you can get back into a state of calm where you can focus on the task at hand.

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Happy Pill [a poem]

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By Birdie Fudge | Featured Contributor

A while back, I went on medication for the first time for my major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety. I wrote poems every day, starting from the first day I took the pill. I used my poetry to track my mood and the timeline of the medicine taking effect. When I look at the poetry written during the beginning of that journey and compare it to now, it’s as if two different people are speaking. This poem reflects me in the beginning of my journey. My other poem, “I am Grateful,” reflects how I feel today.

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It’s like suddenly
I took this magic pill 
and I was given the gift of reason 
and all my fears seemed to disappear 
my anxieties subsided 
or at least they were dulled out 
beneath the surface 
the layer of fog 
on top of all my other emotions 
became lifted

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