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The Science of Crying

The Science of Crying

Kristin Muhlner
June 13, 2025

Anxiety isn’t always loud. It doesn’t always look like panic attacks or dramatic breakdowns. Sometimes, it shows up as overthinking every text message. Replaying conversations late at night. Feeling like something bad is about to happen — even when everything seems fine.

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What Anxiety Really Feels Like — and How to Start Feeling Better

What Anxiety Really Feels Like — and How to Start Feeling Better

Kristin Muhlner
June 11, 2025

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Is My Drinking Making Me Depressed?

Is My Drinking Making Me Depressed?

Kristin Muhlner
May 2, 2025

It's a question more people are asking themselves than you might think: "Is my drinking making me depressed?" The relationship between alcohol and depression is complex — and deeply intertwined. If you've noticed that your mood sinks after drinking, or that alcohol feels like both an escape and a trap, you're not alone. Alcohol and…

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