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When we get to a certain age, losing out love one, the person that was by our side for some or even many years is a shock, but it’s a possibility. Here are some advises to relearn how to live alone:
- Search and speak to people that got used to live alone. They are going to tell you that living alone is not the same of living in “solitude”.
- Let people help you and be with you in moments of sadness.
- Learn from other people in the same situation how to regain the will to dream
- Although it can be very hard, try to do your usual tasks. It’s going to help you regain the life you had.
- Think about what you would like to do in this new stage of your life (change to a new home for instance).
- Establish family relations and friendships.
Nothing will replace our lose but you can learn how to live alone and have a better life.
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With the holidays just two weeks away be prepared to eat in the parties without stressing about gaining a few ponds. Here are some tips:
Before the party:
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To prevent you from arriving at the parties starving, before leaving home, eat some nuts and almonds without salt. When you arrive at the party, say that you are really thirsty and ask for a big glass of water with a slice of lemon.
During the party:
After the party:
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In order to have a better life sometimes it means “changes”. You might need to change your habits, your routine, find a new job, go out more with friends, spend more time with your children, etc.. Sometimes, to have a better you have to move to another place, another city and have a new life. For sure you will find some land for sale ads in another city where you can build your new house, buy something, the difficulty, is adaptation and make new friends.
When making drastic changes in you life, you have to keep in mind that you are going to be away from your usual friends and family and there is a new life ahead of you and, make new friends is not always easy.
Sometimes, changes are essencial to make us go on with our life. Changes make us feel alive although apprehensive sometimes. We never know if we are changing for good or for worst, but without trying we will never know.
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Zootherapy is used since ancient times, when animals were a frequent presence in psychiatric and health institutions to easy the pain of the patiences by having animals to comfort them.
However, only on the 60′s, the “power” animals have on people was evident, when the North American Child psychologist Boris M. Levinson noticed the therapeutic potential of the relationship between a child and a animal.
Zootherapy has many benefits:
- Although not being a cure for a specific disease, animals help patients to recover their self-esteem, help with social relationships by acquiring bigger autonomy and developing capacities of language and motion.
- Animal promote the emotional development through the bonds built between the patient and the animal.
- In children case, animals motivate them to think, learn and stimulate the participation in group activities.
- With elderly people, animals helps to put aside the feelings of frustration, solitude, anxiety and sadness.
At home I only have too turtles that I must confess do not promote evident strong bonds with my children. I know that maybe a dog or a cat would be a better choice but due to Asthma problems, animals were always avoided in our home.
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Another Shower: Horizontal Shower
We take this shower laying down in a table under a device that lets the water fall all over the body. It’s is a version of the Vichy Shower but without the massage. The water itself, through falling and running through the body, is the smooth massage. It is a very relaxing shower.
Other Showers: Scottish Shower, Vichy Shower, Subaquatic Shower and Kneipp Shower.
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It’s not always easy to diagnostic a depression. Sometimes, the first to detect some worrying signals, are the relatives or friends. A person that…
- feels sad most of the day or every day
- feels empty, useless and guilty
- cries for everything and for nothing
- loses interest for activities that before gave pleasure to do
- feels anxious
- have difficulty in concentrate and make decisions
- have difficulty in sleeping or feels like sleeping the all day
- feels tired most of the time
- loses or gains weight without explanation
- can have thoughts about death and suicide
…can be developing a depression, therefore it’s important not to ignore these symptoms and see a doctor. With professional help it’s possible to regain the emotions control.
Medication and therapies are the two medical instruments for the treatment of a depression. However, it is also in the patient hands to recover by…
- respecting medical instruction regarding the treatment, never changing it or stop it by self initiative.
- sharing the feeling with others
- getting involved in activities that gives pleasure avoiding isolation
- eating healthy food
- avoiding stimulating drinks and food
- practicing exercise
- keeping sleeping schedules
- avoiding negative thoughts, be tolerant with yourself and believe that you are going to “win” the depression.
I’ve been there…medication helps a lot and we should take advantage of being medicated to find ways out to resolve our problems. Of course we must have a motive, a reason to keep fighting. I had my husband and my son at the time, they were my reason to fight and recover.
If you are depressed and want to share it, drop me a line: soleflor@sapo.pt.
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Are you having a hair loss problem?
One thing is certain, Aminexil is the right component for a hair loss treatment. There are several brands that include Aminexil in their composition, L’Oreal is one.
L’Oreal Serie Expert Aminexil Advanced is a program that combines Aminexil with Omega 6 nutri-complex, together they manage to stimulate the hair roots and promote growth.
This formula is very easy to apply, fast absorption and it’s no-greasy.
Depending on the treatment needed, you can choose between a Intensive Course (daily application for 6 weeks) or a Maintain Course (at least 3 applications a week for 8 weeks).
