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However, Ohio\u2019s depression rate stands at nearly 27%, placing it among the highest rates nationwide.<\/p>\n
Stress can manifest in various aspects of life, including rising costs, workplace challenges, and personal relationships.<\/p>\n
Kevin Foley, a licensed therapist and chemical dependency counselor with Mental Fortitude Therapy, often observes individuals overwhelmed by external factors. <\/p>\n
Foley described how stress affects people, stating that \u201cit takes a toll and it almost like the body wants to rest, but the stress is kind of like a smoke alarm keeps chirping in their head and they can\u2019t quite rest, even though they\u2019re going to sleep and trying to keep a regular schedule as much as possible and that\u2019s where they see a lot day in and day out.\u201d<\/p>\n
Foley advises people to identify what truly bothers them and to focus on their priorities. <\/p>\n
He emphasized the importance of reconnecting with others. \u201cReconnect with people in real life, like their friend that they\u2019ve had a long-time connection with, but they haven\u2019t seen in a while, reconnect with what matters most to them, and usually the person begins to go away because they reconnect with what is really true for themselves in a clear and focused way,\u201d Foley said.<\/p>\n
Foley also suggested seeking help from a licensed professional if stress becomes too much to handle.<\/p>\n
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