The DocVita Blog
Tips for Building a Better Bedtime Routine
The precursor to a healthy mind and body lies in our habits. Our habits are cultivated by routines we follow every single day. Undeniably, our habits are what make us. Thus, in a prolonged period, if our routines do not align with our future aspirations, it can lead...
Learned Helplessness: What is it and Why Does it Happen?
Have you ever felt helpless? Have you studied hard for an exam only to score below average? Have you ever worked tirelessly on a project, only for your senior to downplay your efforts? Does this leave you with a feeling of passiveness? Do you feel like giving up on...
Ways You Can Cope With Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Do shorter days and changes in weather control your mood? Do you find it hard to deal with these changes? If you do, you may have symptoms of seasonal affective disorder. It is a state of depression that usually occurs in the winter. Changes in daylight and weather...
The Relationship Between Your Physical and Mental Health
If you have been considering your mental and physical health as separate entities, it may be time to reevaluate your approach. The relationship between the two is multidirectional; if something is wrong with your physical health, your mental health may also get...
6 Key Signs of Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol addiction is a severe condition that can have devastating consequences. It is a disease that affects millions of people worldwide and can lead to various mental and physical health problems. While it can affect people from all walks of life, alcohol dependency...
Ways to Heal From Past Relationship Trauma
The people that we surround ourselves with, their response to us, and how their presence around us affects us results in impacting us in varied ways. Therefore, it is important to track the unhealthy and impertinent behavior and call it out, and if needed, to pull...
How to Deal With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder at Your Job
Do you find yourself easily distracted or unable to focus on one task for too long? This may be a sign of a condition called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder that can affect people of all ages and can be a real challenge in the workplace. According to a survey...
The Biological Explanation for Anxious Feelings
Anxiety is a normal stress response, but for some people, it can be a struggle that affects their daily lives. But what exactly happens in our bodies when we experience it? It has roots in the complex relationship between the brain, hormones, and nerves and occurs...
Is Drug and Alcohol Addiction a Disease?
Every person enjoys the small rewards that life has to offer. Whether tasting scrumptious meals, listening to their favorite music or feeling good after exercise, these are all the fruits that life blesses us with. But a few believe that the high from drug and alcohol...
Identifying Your Emotional Triggers and How to Cope With Them
Have you ever wondered why certain situations elicit a strong emotional response in you? Maybe the situation reminds you of your past or triggers a belief or value you hold. While it is natural to feel a range of emotions daily, sometimes we react disproportionately...