Amwell^® Patient Blog : July, 2020

I believe it is safe to say that change is inevitable, as we are changing on a daily basis. In essence… minute-by-minute, considering, the evolution of life guarantees that we will all encounter change and go through changes on the most basic level of existence, as there is no escaping the aging process.

Anxiety is a part of our daily lives, especially during challenging times. It turns out that this emotion has an evolutionary function. Millions of years ago, anxiety was very useful when our ancestors were faced with an imminent threat, such as a charging lion. Today, anxiety is still helpful to us as it alerts us when there's something going on in our lives that we need to address.

Full disclosure: I am a 39-year-old with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It just so happens that I am also a clinical social worker, therapist, and counselor. I view this disorder as a blessing and I feel fortunate that ADHD has allowed me to explore a wide variety of subjects and hobbies in my life.

Grief is the way we respond to a significant loss. Even though you can’t rush the grieving process, there are things you can do to ease the pain and focus on your physical and mental health. Here are some coping tips.