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Shelby Deering

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Shelby Deering is a lifestyle writer who covers mental health, wellness, and design. As someone who experiences seasonal depression, anxiety, and panic, she frequently writes about these disorders from a firsthand perspective and believes in the power of self-care and creating a home environment that promotes good vibes and improved mental health. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin with her husband and a corgi named Ginger.
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Published on: 11 Nov 2020
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Top Signs That You’re Falling in Love

Published on: 11 Nov 2020
  • Written byShelby Deering
  • Nov 11, 2020
You can’t stop thinking about them. The mere idea of them makes your heart light and fluttery, in…
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Published on: 31 Oct 2020
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How to Increase Dopamine Levels Naturally

Published on: 31 Oct 2020
  • Written byShelby Deering
  • Oct 31, 2020
Updated 12/19/2022. Dopamine is a brain chemical that plays a crucial role in the brain’s reward system. When…
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Published on: 14 Oct 2020
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Everything You Need to Know About Person Centered Therapy

Published on: 14 Oct 2020
  • Written byShelby Deering
  • Oct 14, 2020
If you’re new to therapy or the mere thought of seeing a therapist seems intimidating, you may picture…
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Published on: 08 Oct 2020
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How to Escape an “I Give Up” Mindset

Published on: 08 Oct 2020
  • Written byShelby Deering
  • Oct 08, 2020
Your eyes open as you wake up, seeing the morning sun filtering through a window shade. And you…
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Published on: 08 May 2020
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Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

What is Clinical Psychology?

Published on: 08 May 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Written byShelby Deering
  • May 08, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
When you imagine a clinical psychologist, you perhaps picture a person dressed in tweed, meticulously taking notes while…
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Published on: 08 May 2020
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What is Dysphoria?

Published on: 08 May 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • Written byShelby Deering
  • May 08, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
Words like funk gloom, and melancholy can describe how we feel when we are not particularly happy but…
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Published on: 28 Feb 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
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8 Grounding Techniques for When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed

Published on: 28 Feb 2020
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  • Written byShelby Deering
  • Feb 28, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
Updated on 1/8/2021 As someone who has experienced her fair share of panic attacks, I know the first…
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Published on: 06 Feb 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
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3 Tips to Stay Active When You’re Depressed

Published on: 06 Feb 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • Written byShelby Deering
  • Feb 06, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
On a summer day, there’s nothing I love more than a good run in the hot sun. I…
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Published on: 11 Dec 2019
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
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Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

How to Tell if You Have a Sleep Disorder

Published on: 11 Dec 2019
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • Written byShelby Deering
  • Dec 11, 2019
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
Tossing. Turning. Staring at the ceiling. Toss again. Turn again. Flip on the TV. Grab a snack. Wrestle…
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