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Jul 2022
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183 - Friday Fix: What to Do When You're...

Verywell Mind
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Have you ever been so emotionally exhausted that you felt like you have nothing else to give? If so, you’re not alone.  There are a lot of people feeling emotionally exhausted right now, and there are a lot of reasons why — the pandemic, rising gas prices, economic uncertainty, and ongoing media reports about bad things happening in the world. When you feel ... Show More
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