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Each month we are encouraging our bloggers to write about a themed topic. As April is Stress Awareness Month, this month's blog theme is stress.
Share your thoughts/experiences with the SANE Community here.
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When you approached me
I was as naive.
I truly believed you were helping me.
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Inability to experience pleasure
Fatigue or loss of energy
Physical and mental sluggishness
Appetite or weight changes
Sleep problems
Concentration and memory problems...
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You have been with me through ...
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