Kendra Cherry

1 week ago | verywellmind.com | Kendra Cherry

Stress seriously affects your body, mind, and ability to feel like yourself. While you might feel like you're stuck in a constant state of tension, it's easy to forget that your body is also designed to recover. Your body's parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) helps you return to a relaxed state after dealing with stress. It allows you to feel grounded, calm, and at ease.

1 month ago | verywellmind.com | Kendra Cherry |Deepa Burman

If you have atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as eczema, then you know the struggle: You climb into bed ready to catch some zzz's, but can't sleep because of the intense, relentless itching. Thanks to my current flareup (courtesy of the dry, cold weather), symptoms that are usually just minor irritations during the day have suddenly become hard to ignore at night. It's an exhausting, frustrating cycle. As I'm drifting off, I feel that tell-tale irritation and urge to scratch.

Feb 1, 2025 | verywellmind.com | Kendra Cherry

Birthday parties, concerts, her little sister's graduation...I showed up for it. But whenever it was *my* turn to invite her to something that was important to me, she always had some type of excuse: too tired, too busy, or just wasn't feeling like it. I brushed it off at first. All friendships go through ups and downs. But I couldn't ignore the facts forever. It wasn’t easy, but I finally had to admit she was just being a bad friend.

Dec 30, 2024 | verywellmind.com | Kendra Cherry

You're heart's pounding. Your muscles are tense. Your face feels like it's on fire. In other words, you're angry! We all know what anger feels like in our bodies, but what's really going on in our heads when it feels like we're about two seconds away from flipping a table? Whether it's one of those minor daily annoyances or something much bigger, a lot is happening in your brain when you get angry.

Oct 23, 2024 | msn.com | Kendra Cherry

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