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Marris Adikwu

28 posts
Marris is a freelance writer who is passionate about health and wellness, particularly in the areas of mental health and women’s health. She hopes that her articles will play a role in ensuring that these areas are discussed more widely. In her free time, she also writes short stories and reads anything she can get her hands on.
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Published on: 23 Jan 2021
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What You Should Know About Self-Harm

Published on: 23 Jan 2021
  • Written byMarris Adikwu
  • Jan 23, 2021
Information presented in this article may be triggering to some people. If you are struggling with self-harm or…
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Published on: 16 Jan 2021
  • 5 minute read

What Are the Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment of Binge Eating Disorder?

Published on: 16 Jan 2021
  • Written byMarris Adikwu
  • Jan 16, 2021
The general idea of what a person with an eating disorder looks like has been largely influenced by…
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Published on: 08 Jan 2021
  • 8 minute read

Understanding Major Depressive Disorder (Clinical Depression) Symptoms

Published on: 08 Jan 2021
  • Written byMarris Adikwu
  • Jan 08, 2021
Experiencing sadness or low emotions occasionally is normal. Dealing with the loss of a loved one, going through…
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Published on: 06 Jan 2021
  • 7 minute read

What Is Serotonin and How Does It Regulate Our Body?

Published on: 06 Jan 2021
  • Written byMarris Adikwu
  • Jan 06, 2021
Each time you feel a burst of joy, excitement, or satisfaction, there’s a network of nerve cells communicating…
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Published on: 28 Nov 2020
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More Than a Feel-Good Hormone: What Is Dopamine?

Published on: 28 Nov 2020
  • Written byMarris Adikwu
  • Nov 28, 2020
You’ve probably heard a thing or two about dopamine before — it’s one of the most well-known neurotransmitters.…
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Published on: 26 Nov 2020
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How Can I Tell If I Have Anger Issues?

Published on: 26 Nov 2020
  • Written byMarris Adikwu
  • Nov 26, 2020
Updated on 10/4/2021 When was the last time you felt angry? What made you feel that way? You…
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Published on: 12 Nov 2020
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What Is Person (Client) Centered Therapy?

Published on: 12 Nov 2020
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  • Written byMarris Adikwu
  • Nov 12, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
Updated 4/13/2022 For some people, an ideal therapeutic approach doesn’t necessarily mean consulting a professional, answering questions that’ll…
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Published on: 06 Nov 2020
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SSRI vs SNRI: Understanding How Antidepressants Work

Published on: 06 Nov 2020
  • Written byMarris Adikwu
  • Nov 06, 2020
For those struggling with depression and looking for pharmaceutical intervention — antidepressants — to manage their symptoms, it…
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Published on: 17 Oct 2020
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What is CPT Therapy and How Does It Help PTSD?

Published on: 17 Oct 2020
  • Written byMarris Adikwu
  • Oct 17, 2020
Updated on 8/10/2021 For those who have been through a traumatic situation, the memories from that incident may…
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Published on: 15 Oct 2020
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How Can I Find a Child Psychologist Near Me?

Published on: 15 Oct 2020
  • Written byMarris Adikwu
  • Oct 15, 2020
As a parent, one of your greatest wishes is that your child lives a happy life. But everyone…

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