HelpGuide's September Newsletter

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the HelpGuide.org Monthly Newsletter [View this email in your browser]( [HelpGuide Logo]( Anorexia Nervosa Many of us wish we looked different or could fix something about ourselves. That’s only human. But if a preoccupation with being thin has taken over your eating habits, thoughts, and life, you may have an eating disorder. When you have anorexia, the desire to lose weight becomes more important than anything else. You may even lose the ability to see yourself as you truly are. But you’re not alone and recovery is possible. With the right treatment and support, you can break anorexia’s self-destructive pattern and regain your health and self-confidence. Learn more: [Anorexia Nervosa]( Bipolar Disorder Signs and Symptoms [Man looking out furrowed brow]( We all have our ups and downs, but with bipolar disorder these peaks and valleys are more severe. The symptoms of bipolar disorder can hurt your job or school performance, damage your relationships, and disrupt your daily life. And although it’s treatable, many people don’t recognize the warning signs and get the help they need to feel well and do well. Since bipolar disorder tends to worsen without treatment, it’s important to learn what the symptoms look like. Recognizing the problem is the first step to feeling better and getting your life back on track. Learn more: [Bipolar Disorder Signs and Symptoms]( What’s the Best Exercise Plan for Me? [Woman man stretching grass]( There is no single type of exercise that can take care of all your needs. In fact, to get the most benefits from your routine, you want a mix of activities during the course of a week. Otherwise, it’s like a diet consisting only of fruit—healthful as far as it goes, but lacking a lot of the nutrients you’ll find in other foods, such as fish, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains. Learn more: [What’s the Best Exercise Plan for Me?]( Quick Stress Relief [Older woman sipping tea]( Ever wish a stress superhero could save you from the tension of traffic jams, chaotic meetings, arguments with your spouse, or a toddler’s tantrums? Well, you can be your own stress-busting superhero. Using your senses, you can tap into the power to reduce the impact of stress as it’s happening and stay in control when the pressure builds. Like any skill, learning how to ease stress in the moment takes time, experimentation, and practice, but the payoff is huge. When you know how to quickly relieve stress, you can stay calm, productive, and focused—no matter what life throws at you. Learn more: [Quick Stress Relief]( HelpGuide has no advertising and we depend on monthly and one-time donations. We use donations to support our writers, researchers, technical staff, and administrators so that you, our readers, may continue to have access to the most current, reliable, motivating and empowering information. We appreciate any support you can provide. [Donate button]( [Website]( [Website]( [Facebook]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Twitter]( Copyright © 2018 helpguide.org international, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: helpguide.org international 1250 Sixth Street Suite 400Santa Monica, CA 90401 [Add us to your address book](//helpguide.us10.list-manage.com/vcard?u=fdd0a7ddeeffd89eafffb951b&id=672cb82703) [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences](