Julia Ries

Philadelphia

Words published in @HuffPost, @SELFmagazine @VICE @health_com_ @CNTraveler @runnersworld @Healthline + more. Writing about health and life. Don't tweet much!

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How to Tell If Your Anxiety and Constant Rumination Is Actually OCD

Sep 27, 2024 | self.com | Jessica Stern |Julia Ries

People often told Elona Washington, a publisher from the Nashville area, that she “acted like she had OCD.” She would panic if bobby pins in her hair faced different directions or would be so afraid that client calls might go poorly that she’d call out of work or cancel plans. So when Washington was finally diagnosed with actual obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, at 51, “it felt like everything finally made sense,” she tells SELF.
The One Thing You Should Never, Ever Do If You Get A Mosquito Bite

Sep 26, 2024 | yahoo.com | Julia Ries

Every summer, I get eaten alive by mosquitoes. My arms and legs get covered in bites that I scratch until they become bloody bruises that scab over and take weeks to heal. I know I’m treating my mosquito bites all wrong because, well, I have the scars to show it. Most mosquito bites go away within a week or so ― unless you don’t take proper care of them.
The 1 Thing You Should Never, Ever Do If You Get A Mosquito Bite

Sep 24, 2024 | malaysia.news.yahoo.com | Julia Ries

Experts overwhelmingly recommend avoiding one specific behavior if you get a mosquito bite. Antonio Sortino For HuffPostEvery summer, I get eaten alive by mosquitoes. My arms and legs get covered in bites that I scratch until they become bloody bruises that scab over and take weeks to heal. I know I’m treating my mosquito bites all wrong because, well, I have the scars to show it. Most go away within a week or so ― unless you don’t take proper care of them.
The 1 Thing You Should Never, Ever Do If You Get A Mosquito Bite

Sep 24, 2024 | yahoo.com | Julia Ries

Experts overwhelmingly recommend avoiding one specific behavior if you get a mosquito bite. Antonio Sortino For HuffPostEvery summer, I get eaten alive by mosquitoes. My arms and legs get covered in bites that I scratch until they become bloody bruises that scab over and take weeks to heal. I know I’m treating my mosquito bites all wrong because, well, I have the scars to show it. Most go away within a week or so ― unless you don’t take proper care of them.
6 Little Ways You Can Support Someone With Addiction

Sep 22, 2024 | msn.com | Julia Ries

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6 Little Ways You Can Support Someone With Addiction

Sep 22, 2024 | ca.style.yahoo.com | Julia Ries

Want to help a loved one with addiction, but not sure how or what to say? Follow these useful tips from experts. MStudioImages via Getty ImagesIf you love someone with a drug or alcohol problem, then you’re probably well aware that it can be incredibly confusing to know what to say or do. You want to support your loved one and help them heal, but at the same time, it’s absolutely crucial to set healthy boundaries and protect your own well-being.
How to bounce back emotionally after a fight with your partner

Sep 21, 2024 | glamourmagazine.co.uk | Julia Ries

Acknowledging your emotions can also give you some much-needed perspective about your relationship. It’s normal to have messy, complicated thoughts and feelings about what transpired. “You can really love this person and enjoy your relationship the majority of the time while also really hating what just happened,” Jones says.
How to get over a fight with your partner and bounce back emotionally

Sep 21, 2024 | vogue.in | Julia Ries

My husband and I fight over the typical stuff: mostly idiotic misunderstandings but also household chores, who’s walking the dog, vacation plans and so on. No matter the issue, though, and regardless of how intense the argument is, we always come to some kind of resolution—we either arrive at a compromise or, since we’re both a little stubborn, agree to disagree. But, for me, the conflict doesn’t end after we make peace.
Why Do Removable Sports Bra Pads Even…Exist?

Sep 18, 2024 | self.com | Julia Ries

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. I was jogging around my neighborhood the other day when I glanced down and noticed an unusually large lump under my shirt. I figured a pair of underwear was stuck in my top (which, sadly, happens way too frequently when I do laundry), so I reached into my shirt to pull it out. But, alas, there were no undies—just a very clumped up, misshapen pad squished within my sports bra.
How to Bounce Back Emotionally After a Fight With Your Partner

Sep 18, 2024 | self.com | Julia Ries

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. My husband and I fight over the typical stuff: Mostly idiotic misunderstandings but also household chores, who’s walking the dog, vacation plans, and so on. No matter the issue, though, and regardless of how intense the argument is, we always come to some kind of resolution—we either arrive at a compromise or, since we’re both a little stubborn, agree to disagree.