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2018 Mood: Teenage angst at 22*

*This post was created March 21, 2018 as it captures what was felt my last semester in school, and now, posted for your enjoyment :) As said, enjoy. x

“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” –2 Timothy 1:7

Skipping teenage angst in high school had finally caught up to me at 22 years old.

And deciding to take this to my advantage by making small changes to my physical and mental health had given me excellent results.

It all started when I disconnected myself with things and people I knew who were unhealthy for me. I realized I could no longer mature without separating myself from these things.

From being an unsocial hermit during my internship in D.C. last year, 2018 started with me being overwhelmed by returning to my college campus this year, experiencing my first encounters with anxiety, feeling the stress of the need to find a job after graduation and trying so hard to remember how to interact with others.

So I started talking to my mom about it.

According to Health.com, when girls talk on the phone with their mothers it reduces a key stress hormone that releases oxytocin – a chemical in our brains that makes us feel good. I still feel like a girl, so I could testify that this daily remedy actually helps me.

One night in particular, I told her I started to feel uncomfortable whenever I unintentionally revealed a glimpse of my quiet, serious personality instead of the extroverted joker that some of my friends are used to.

Being content with not talking along with being the passionate one in the conversation always ended with them not responding with more than two words or an awkward silence.

Basking in my mother’s wisdom, she told me to not be afraid to reveal this side of me. She said that people who are really there for me would be there for me no matter what.

Another thing that really hit me in this conversation with my mother was realizing the importance of controlling situations I knew I could control.

According to Daniel Keating, a professor of psychology at the University of Michigan, he revealed that the lack of control is among the most harmful factors in dealing with stress. By having control through asserting myself and seeking beneficial relationships, Keating said this would actually reduce cortisol, the stress/“fight or flight” hormone.

Ironically enough, during this phase of rediscovering how to act around friends, I decided to take her advice in confronting things I had always backed out on confronting.

Saying what needed to be said and finding security in what I was so insecure about before, turned into something I carried myself around with confidence. Being myself had formed a stronger bond between my friends and me and had even cleared my skin.

Aside from talking with my mother, cutting back on coffee had also helped me reduce stress levels.

As the New Year started, I noticed the terrible crashes that would make me so sad and anxious at the end of each day questioning myself, “why?”

Researching to relieve my anxiety, one to the tips Healthline.comsuggested exercising – which I did over winter break, but never really finding the time to had me even more stressed about that.

Another alternative Healthline.com suggested was cutting caffeine intake. They said that excessive amount of coffee intake can actually increase anxiety levels. And that is when I realized that my body’s reaction to caffeine was not normal.

Cutting back from coffee for a week, I noticed myself to become happier at the end of each day. I started to think clearly, become less obnoxious, speak well and had gotten rid of insecurity that had made me feel unworthy.

The last, important remedy that had helped me reduce the overall stress and fear of life was reflecting over what I have accomplished, the people who loved me and why I should be grateful and not let this angst get in the way of having a positive mindset.

By confronting fear I had realized that had secreted and started to spread in certain areas of my life, I remembered the true meaning of my life verse, 2 Timothy 1:7.

I used to look at the past and try to find out what I am doing wrong that had made me so sad when I was 21-years-old.

By moving forward, overcoming fears and insecurities so far by bringing the Spirit of Christ within me and having peace in who I am in Christ and in everything I am going through, I hope for this to set the tone for the rest of 2018.

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Keep your teen moving to reduce risk of depression, study says

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Keep your teen moving to reduce risk of depression, study says

Science shows moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise is good for us — it improves sleep; lowers blood pressure; protects against heart disease, diabetes and cancer; reduces stress; boosts mood; and fights anxiety and depression.

It’s especially important in adolescence, where the first signs of depression often begin, studies show. But unless your child is an athlete, it can be tough to wean them away from social media and the ever-present screen to swim laps or go for a blood-pumping jog.

A new study has some good news: even light exercise may help protect children against developing depression.

The study, published Tuesday in the journal Lancet Psychiatry, found that 60 minutes of simple movement each day at age 12 was linked to an average 10% reduction in depression at age 18. The types of movement ranged from running and biking to walking, doing chores, painting or playing an instrument.

“It’s not just more intense forms of activity that are good for our mental health,” Aaron Kandola, a PhD student in psychiatry at University College London and lead author of the study, said in a statement.

“A lot of initiatives promote exercise in young people, but our findings suggest that light activity should be given more attention as well,” senior author Dr. Joseph Hayes, a psychiatrist and clinical research consultant at University College London, said in a statement.

“Schools could integrate light activity into their pupils’ days, such as with standing or active lessons,” Hayes said. “It doesn’t require much effort and it’s easy to fit into the daily routines of most young people.”

Long-term results

The study used information from the University of Bristol’s Children of the ’90s study, which has been following 14,500 women and their children for 30 years, from pregnancy onward.

As part of this, 4,257 adolescents wore instruments to track their movements at ages 12, 14 and 16 over a three-day period. For at least 10 hours each day, accelerometers recorded whether the child moved or was sedentary. The machines provided a better method of tracking than prior studies, which relied on self-reporting, researchers said.

“Worryingly, the amount of time that young people spend inactive has been steadily rising for years, but there has been a surprising lack of high quality research into how this could affect mental health,” Kandola said.

Sedentary behavior increased as the children grew older, the study found, with depression scores highest among the least active. Each additional hour of sitting at age 12 was linked to an 11% increase in depression scores at age 18, based on a clinical questionnaire which measures depressive symptoms and their severity on a spectrum.

At age 14, each additional hour of being inactive raised depressive scores by 8%, while 16-year-olds had an increased score of 10.5%, the study found. The study only looked at depression, not anxiety disorders.

Researchers adjusted their analysis to account for those with depression at the beginning of the study as well as socioeconomic status, parental history and the like, which are all linked to mental health. While the study is only an association and can’t prove a relationship between movement and depression, “our study suggests that these two trends may be linked,” Kandola said.

In fact, the data “suggested that a 2 [hour] reduction in daily sedentary behavior between the ages of 12 and 16 years old was associated with a 16 [to] 22% reduction in depression scores by age 18,” the study said.

Rates of adolescent mental disorders on rise

According to the World Health Organization, depression is one of the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents around the world, accounting for “16% of the global burden of disease and injury in people aged 10 to 19 years.”

In the United States, rates of teen depression are on the rise. A new study to be published in March found rates of major depressive episodes in the last year among teens increased 52% between 2005 and 2017. The study analyzed data from the U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health and found rates rose from 8.7% to 13.2% over that time span.

A depressive episode is defined by a list of symptoms that include feeling sad, hopeless, frustrated, anxious or worthless for at least two weeks.

That number fits with a 2017 analysis by the US National Institute of Mental Health, which found 13.3% of American teens aged 12 to 17 have suffered at least one major depressive episode over the last 12 months. That’s more than three million children, mostly girls. Girls are almost three times as likely to suffer depressive episodes, the report said.

The trend is worrisome, experts say, especially since only 50% of depressed teens are diagnosed before adulthood and suicide is on the rise. A study last year found that the numbers of children and teens with suicidal thoughts who went to emergency rooms in the U.S. doubled between 2007 and 2015.

The National Institute of Mental Health is currently funding three separate research projects to study the depressed teenage brain and evaluate treatments.

What to look for

For parents, it might be hard to distinguish between normal teen angst and depression. Symptoms include fatigue, irritability, odd sleeping patterns, a wish to be left alone and a lack of interest in school and daily activities, among others.

In 2016, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said that all primary care doctors, such as pediatricians and family physicians, should routinely screen teens over age 12 for signs of depression. One of the most used tests is called the PHQ, or patient health questionnaire.

The questions cover mood, sleep, energy, concentration and suicidal thoughts, and asks the teen to rate the severity of their symptoms from “not at all” to “nearly every day.”

Parents should be able to access the test via their pediatrician, as the American Academy of Pediatrics updated their guidelines in 2018, encouraging all pediatricians to screen teens for depression, and depending on the severity of the results, refer teens for treatment.

Parents, say experts, can help their depressed child by being supportive and validating their feelings. Rather than being critical, says the U.S. nonprofit Child Mind Institute, try to notice positive behaviors.

For example, “Instead of saying, ‘Honey, you should really get up and do something. How about calling an old friend?’ you might say, ‘I’m going to the mall to do an errand. Let me know if you want to come with me, and maybe we can get lunch together,'” the institute suggests.

And if you can’t break through the first time you try to connect to your teen, says YoungMinds, keep trying on another day. But don’t ignore your teen’s feelings hoping they will go away.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness in the U.S. has these tips as well:

Watch for warning signs: low self-esteem, withdrawal, lack of energy and interest, lower test scores at school, fatigue and suicidal thoughts. If seen, get your child professional help.

Spend quality time with your child and encourage “open and honest” conversations in which you actively listen to your child.

Encourage regular exercise, healthy eating habits and regular, quality sleep.

Encourage connections to others through family gatherings, social events, sleepovers and clubs and activities at school.

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What is Coming to Netflix in October 2018

The third season of Marvel’s DAREDEVIL is coming to Netflix U.S. in October 2018, as is the new Toni Colette series WANDERLUST. Netflix original series CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA and BIG MOUTH will also be streaming in October, along with the Netflix original films 22 JULY and PRIVATE LIFE.

Related: What’s coming to Netflix Canada in October 2018?

October 1

Angel Eyes

Anger Management

Billy Madison

Black Dynamite

Blade

Blade II

Blazing Saddles

Empire Records

Gotham: Season 4

Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain

Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny

Must Love Dogs

My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Rollercoaster of Friendship

Mystic River

New York Minute

Once Upon a Time in America

Pay It Forward

Pee-wee’s Big Adventure

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Rumble in the Bronx

She’s Out of My League

Sommersby

The Dead Pool

The Devil’s Advocate

The Green Mile

The Lake House

The NeverEnding Story

The Shining

V for Vendetta

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

October 2

Joe Rogan: Strange Times (Netflix Original): Comedian Joe Rogan takes on sexual politics, American politics, pro wrestling and vegans in a new stand-up special shot in Boston.

MeatEater: Season 7 (Netflix Original): Steven Rinella returns for more hunting and cooking expeditions in rugged locales with friends that include the likes of comedian Joe Rogan.

Monty Python: The Meaning of Live

Monty Python’s Life of Brian

October 3

October 4

Creeped Out (Netflix Original): This kids anthology series features spine-shivering tales of sinister neighbors, creepy ghouls, technology out of control and more.

The Haunting of Molly Hartley

Violet Evergarden: Special: Extra Episode

October 5

Big Mouth: Season 2 (Netflix Original): Carnal urges and teen angst abound as Nick, Andrew and friends pursue new crushes, tangle with the Shame Wizard and sample pot for the first time.

Dancing Queen (Netflix Original): Yes, he owns a successful dance studio. But Justin Johnson also slays onstage as drag superstar Alyssa Edwards. It’s a fierce, full and fabulous life.

Élite (Netflix Original): When three working class kids enroll in the most exclusive school in Spain, the clash between the wealthy and the poor students leads to tragedy.

Empire Games (Netflix Original): Interviews with scholars and dramatic reenactments bring to life the origins and history-making achievements of the world’s greatest ancient empires.

Little Things: Season 2 (Netflix Original): More fun ensues as Kavya and Dhruv’s relationship progresses amid conversations about their future and visits from family and friends.

Malevolent (Netflix Film): A brother-sister team who fake paranormal encounters for cash get more than they bargained for when a job at a haunted estate turns very, very real.

Private Life (Netflix Film): A couple coping with infertility struggles to keep their marriage afloat as they navigate the world of assisted reproduction and adoption.

Super Monsters Save Halloween (Netflix Film): It’s Halloween, and the Super Monsters are ready to celebrate — with candy, costumes and music to get you in the mood!

Super Monsters: Season 2 (Netflix Original): With curious new student Spike in the mix, the Super Monsters use their powers to solve problems — and conquer their fears about growing up. (See trailer HERE)

The Rise of Phoenixes (Netflix Original, Streaming Every Friday): When a secret from the past rears its head, a respected court scholar must choose between avenging her family and staying true to the prince she loves.

YG Future Strategy Office (Netflix Original): K-pop star Seungri, BIGBANG’s youngest member, tries to lead a team of bumbling staff at YG’s Future Strategy Office in this mockumentary sitcom.

October 6

October 8

Disney’s Sofia the First: Season 4

Mo Amer: The Vagabond (Netflix Original): Arab-American comedian Mo Amer brings his worldly experiences to his debut Netflix Original stand-up special, Mo Amer: The Vagabond. Filmed at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX, Amer enlightens audiences about the truths of his first hand experiences as a refugee. From the American immigration policy and touring internationally without a passport to the time he went viral for sitting next to Eric Trump on a flight, this is Amer like you have never seen before.

October 9

Terrace House: Opening New Doors: Part 4 (Netflix Original): As Noah juggles his love triangle with Mayu and Yui, Shohei plans to confess to Seina — but Terrace House’s repeat member might have other options.

October 10

22 July (Netflix Film): After a pair of shocking attacks in Norway, survivors — and the country — rally for healing and justice. Based on true events.

Pacto de Sangue (Netflix Original): An ambitious TV reporter uses risky and ethically questionable methods to report on gang wars and police corruption in the Amazon port of Belém, Brazil.

October 11

Salt Fat Acid Heat (Netflix Original): Chef and food writer Samin Nosrat brings her culinary manifesto of simple food rooted in tradition to the screen in a new cooking series.

Schitt’s Creek: Season 4

October 12

Apostle (Netflix Film): In this thriller, a man travels to a remote island in search of his missing sister, who was kidnapped by a murderous religious cult.

Errementari: The Blacksmith and the Devil (Netflix Film): A solitary blacksmith is locked in a vicious rivalry with the devil until a little girl appears in their lives by chance.

Feminists: What Were They Thinking? (Netflix Original): Revisiting 1970s photos of women that captured a feminist awakening, this film explores those women’s lives and examines the continued need for change.

FightWorld (Netflix Original): Actor and martial artist Frank Grillo explores and experiences the diverse fighting techniques found in cultures around the world.

ReMastered: Who Shot the Sheriff (Netflix Original): In 1976, reggae icon Bob Marley survived an assassination attempt as rival political groups battled in Jamaica. But who exactly was responsible?

Tarzan and Jane: Season 2 (Netflix Original): Tarzan and Jane embark on a heroic adventure in the Brazilian rainforest, rescuing animals from an evil scheme and uncovering an ancient secret.

The Boss Baby: Back in Business: Season 2 (Netflix Original): There’s a new threat to baby popularity: old people. But a revolutionary “stinkless” serum could give Baby Corp a competitive advantage.

The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell (Netflix Original): Wickedly talented baker and artist, Christine McConnell welcomes you into her terrifyingly delicious home to create delectable confections and hauntingly disturbing decor with the help of her colorful collection of creatures.

The Haunting of Hill House (Netflix Original): Flashing between past and present, a fractured family confronts haunting memories of their old home and the terrifying events that drove them from it.

The Kindergarten Teacher (Netflix Film): A devoted teacher takes interest in a young student’s creative potential after hearing his poetry. But she soon crosses the line into obsession.

October 15

Octonauts: Season 4

The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of The Commandments (Netflix Original): When a kingdom is taken over by tyrants, the deposed princess begins a quest to find a disbanded group of evil knights to help take back her realm.

October 16

Ron White: If You Quit Listening, I’ll Shut Up (Netflix Original): Ron “Tater Salad” White dishes out his signature brand of cynicism, riffing on sex, celebrity and the sinister habits of wild geese.

October 19

Accidentally in Love (Netflix Original): A popular singer decides to go back to school, becoming the center of attention there, and meets an ordinary female student with a dual personality.

Ask the Doctor (Netflix Original): From exercise to infertility to sleep, a team of doctors share expert advice, bust medical myths and test the latest treatments.

Best.Worst.Weekend.Ever.: Limited Series (Netflix Original): In this comedy series, teenage Zed and his pals face one ridiculous, hilarious predicament after another in their last weekend before high school.

Derren Brown: Sacrifice (Netflix Original): Illusionist Derren Brown concocts a psychological experiment in which he tries to manipulate an ordinary person into taking a bullet for a stranger.

Distrito salvaje (Netflix Original): A former guerrilla soldier tries to reintegrate into Colombian society and finds himself taking part in an entirely new kind of war.

Gnome Alone (Netflix Film): A high-schooler teams up with living garden gnomes to stop tiny creatures from another world who want to eat everything in sight.

Haunted (Netflix Original): From the Executive Producers of The Purge franchise and Lore, Haunted gives a chilling glimpse into the first-person accounts from people who have witnessed horrifying, peculiar, extraordinary supernatural events and other unexplained phenomenons that continue to haunt them.

Hip-Hop Evolution: Season 2 (Netflix Original): Shad Kabango traces the growth of hip-hop subcultures in New York, the South and Oakland, California, in the ’80s and ’90s.

Illang: The Wolf Brigade (Netflix Film): In 2029, a special unit of the South Korean police called Illang battles a terrorist group threatening to undo years of efforts to unify the two Koreas.

Larva Island (Netflix Original): Stranded on a tropical island, two goofy larva buddies find slapstick fun in everything from discovering food to meeting new animal friends.

Making a Murderer: Part 2 (Netflix Original): With a national profile and new support after the release of “Making a Murderer,” Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey continue to fight for exoneration.

Marvel’s Daredevil: Season 3 (Netflix Original): With Wilson Fisk out of prison and back to corrupting Hell’s Kitchen, Matt Murdock must rise from the ashes.

The Night Comes For Us (Netflix Film): After sparing a girl’s life during a massacre, an elite Triad assassin is targeted by an onslaught of murderous gangsters.

Wanderlust (Netflix Original): Wanderlust looks at how we build and maintain happy relationships and asks whether lifelong monogamy is possible – or even desirable. Toni Collette plays Joy Richards, a therapist trying to find a way to keep her spark alive with her husband after a cycling accident causes them to reassess their relationship. As we meet her family, friends, neighbours and clients, remarkable yet relatable stories of love, lust and forbidden desire emerge.

October 21

Robozuna (Netflix Original): A boy and his homemade robot attempt to free their oppressed nation from an evil empire and its robot centurions in this exciting animated series.

October 23

ADAM SANDLER 100% FRESH (Netflix Original): Adam Sandler takes his comical musical musings back out on the road, from comedy clubs to concert halls to one very unsuspecting subway station.

October 24

Bodyguard (Netflix Original): After helping thwart a terrorist attack, a war veteran is assigned to protect a politician who was a major proponent of the conflict he fought in.

October 25

October 26

Been So Long (Netflix Film): A single mother in London’s Camden Town hears music when she meets a handsome stranger with a past. But she’s not sure she’s ready to open her heart.

Castlevania: Season 2 (Netflix Original): As Dracula and his legion of vampires prepare to rid the world of humanity’s stain, an unlikely trio of heroes dares to stand in their way.

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Netflix Original): As her 16th birthday nears, Sabrina must choose between the witch world of her family and the human world of her friends. Based on the Archie comic.

Dovlatov (Netflix Film): An intimate portrait that captures six days in the life of influential Russian dissident writer Sergei Dovlatov.

Jefe (Netflix Film): The story of a boss that everyone hates: some kiss up to him; nobody tells him the truth. He’s the successful entrepreneur about to fall off the cliff.

Shirkers (Netflix Original): When she recovers stolen film of a movie she shot 25 years ago, novelist Sandi Tan revisits her time with the enigmatic man who swiped the footage.

Terrorism Close Calls (Netflix Original): Law enforcement officials look back on attempted terrorist attacks that were thwarted in the nick of time.

October 27

Girl from Nowhere (Netflix Original): A mysterious, clever girl named Nanno transfers to different schools, exposing the lies and misdeeds of the students and faculty at every turn.

October 28

Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj (Netflix Original, Streaming Every Sunday): In this weekly show, Hasan Minhaj brings his unique comedic voice and storytelling skill to explore the larger trends shaping our fragmented world.

October 30

Fate/EXTRA Last Encore: Illustrias Geocentric Theory (Netflix Original): Having finally reached the seventh floor, Hakuno clings to the hope that he can somehow fix this defective war. But time is running out.

The Degenerates (Netflix Original): A series of no-holds-barred comedy from the likes of rising comics like Big Jay Oakerson, Joey Diaz, Liza Treyger, Yamaneika Saunders, Christina P. and Brad Williams.

October 31

Goldie & Bear: Season 2

GUN CITY (Netflix Film): Set in Barcelona in 1921, a double agent infiltrates the local mafia to find out who is selling weapons and explosives to anarchist groups.

Last Call – Titles Rotating Off the Service in October 2018

October 1

Adventureland

Akira

Bad Boys

Boogie Nights

Cinderella Man

Curse of Chucky

Eyes Wide Shut

Freaks and Geeks: Season 1

Full Metal Jacket

Guess Who

Inside Man

Let Me In

Life Is Beautiful

Menace II Society

Red Dragon

Scream 2

Sin City

Stealth

The Adventures of Tintin

The Clan

The Family Man

The Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence

The Lost Boys

The Rugrats Movie

Trading Places

White Collar: Seasons 1-6

October 2

The Human Centipede: First Sequence

October 6

October 8

90210: Seasons 1-5

Kubo and the Two Strings

October 10

October 13

October 14

About a Boy: Seasons 1-2

The Babadook

October 17

October 22

The Secret Life of Pets

October 24

V/H/S/2

October 25

October 26

October 28

Source: http://www.thetvaddict.com/2018/09/26/what-is-coming-to-netflix-in-october-2018/

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