Sometimes, taking a hot bath or sipping a glass of wine (or both) just isn’t enough. If we’re talking about typical daily stressors like a rough day at work, a sleepless night, or a long week with an overly full calendar, then sure, those things can offer some much-needed comfort. But if you find yourself dealing with long-term stress, like grief or loss, or several major stressors coming at you in a short amount of time, then typical types of self-care aren’t enough. And if you don’t take that seriously, you most likely will feel the impact on your health, whether it be physical, mental or both.
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