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Wall Street Journal
40 minutes ago
- General
- Wall Street Journal
News Quiz for June 28, 2025
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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This TikToker with depression shares what her day-to-day looks like — and it's not what you may think
TikToker Sam Souder makes a living sharing fashion and lifestyle content online — but she's also using her platform to talk about mental health. Peppered right alongside her outfit of the day and product review videos are Souder's 'day in my life with depression' TikToks, in which Souder shows how she manages her life while living with depression. The quick videos, set to Audrey Hobert's pop song 'Sue me,' show Souder going about her day: waking up late in the morning, taking her medication and getting work done even as she quietly struggles with symptoms like procrastination, exhaustion and executive functioning issues. The 27-year-old New Jersey-based creator was diagnosed with depression, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) when she was in high school and has been in therapy for more than 10 years. But to the outside world, Souder may not appear like she's struggling at all — which is why the influencer tells Yahoo it's so important for her to be transparent about the reality of her mental health. "I thought it was a fun and lighthearted way to introduce the topic,' Souder told Yahoo. 'I feel very privileged that I'm able to do influencing and these kinds of things. Sometimes it's hard to talk about mental health without sounding like you're complaining — there is a very fine line, and I'm so grateful for everything I've been able to do because of this job. This is one way I've been able to express how my day-to-day or my feelings unfold without being on a soapbox." Souder said that she's been struggling with her mental health more than usual recently, which has made her job as a full-time influencer more challenging — but has also given her a window to explore what her real life is like, as opposed to only sharing the highlight reel. That means using TikTok to show when she was unable to get out of bed for hours or even sharing a video of her messy bedroom that she felt too overwhelmed to clean. "It just didn't feel organic or right to come on here and, like, do my makeup and post outfits and try to act like everything was normal, when really, the depression I was having — and am still having — affects a lot of my thoughts and my day-to-day life,' Souder explained. 'Since I'm a lifestyle influencer and I post about what I do every day, it just made sense to start sharing that part of my life more organically — like without makeup on, still in bed, those kinds of things.' The feedback to these videos has been 'very, very positive,' Souder said. Her TikTok followers comment things on her videos like, 'Thank you for being so transparent,' and, 'I've been struggling hard with my depression for months now. Big win for you getting out of the house! Haven't been out from mine in a minute lol.' 'People were just like, 'I'm right there with you,' and said it helped them feel a little less alone,' Souder said of her comments. 'Because the thing about depression — it's a very, very lonely condition.' Saba Harouni Lurie, a licensed marriage and family therapist, told Yahoo that Souder's depression videos are a reprieve from social media content that 'makes it really hard to feel good about yourself.' Typically, Lurie said, what you're seeing on social media is 'a very curated version of someone's life.' You're viewing their highlight reel of when they're out with friends or on a beautiful, luxurious vacation. Ordinarily, Lurie pointed out, you're not privy to the other parts of someone on social media's life — like 'where they're in bed and they're having a hard time waking up in the morning, or when they're feeling insecure or unsure about themselves.' 'If we're seeing these curated versions, it can be really easy to slip into thought patterns of, well, I'm not experiencing life like that. I'm not feeling that way about myself,' Lurie explained. But while Souder may make some of this aspirational content, she's also showing both sides of her life. And Souder's videos can also help people recognize how depression and other mental health conditions can manifest in ways that go beyond what we might find typical. 'What I appreciate about the videos and the greater conversations that are happening is that they're opening the door to how we conceptualize depression,' Lurie said. 'For a long while, we were counting on external observations to know if somebody was depressed — if they're not able to get out of bed, if they're not eating, they're overeating, certainly suicidality. Now, there's room to acknowledge that depression can look many different ways.' Erin Bowman, a licensed clinical professional counselor, told Yahoo that social media conversations like the one Souder is sparking can also help people recognize that they may be experiencing some mental health difficulties. 'There can be this sense of, like, 'Oh no, that's not me. Like, I'm still able to go to work, I'm still able to, like, do X, Y, Z things,'' Bowman said. This is especially true for people who have so-called 'high-functioning' mental health struggles, where they're able to keep up with work or their social lives. And, Bowman noted, many women, as well as people socialized as women, struggle to recognize depression in themselves because they're taught to 'put a smile on' — even if, under the surface, they know they are having a 'really hard time.' As for Souder, she is just glad her videos are resonating. 'If I can help somebody else by sharing what I'm going through, then it makes it all worthwhile,' she said.
CTV News
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
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Health Line
a day ago
- Health
- Health Line
How to Relieve Carpal Tunnel Pain at Home
Key takeaways Carpal tunnel pain typically gets better by itself. Lifestyle measures like elevating your wrists and over-the-counter medications can help ease milder symptoms. If your symptoms aren't going away or are severe, consider speaking with a doctor. They can teach you more advanced exercises to relax your hands and relieve your symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment are the best way to prevent permanent nerve damage. Have you felt tingling or numbness in your hands or arms? Has this feeling persisted for several months or gotten worse with time? If so, you may have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). CTS can happen when a nerve in your wrist is pinched. In many instances, this is the result of a typical everyday activity. This includes the frequent use of vibrating hand tools, playing a musical instrument, or manual labor. There's some debate over whether typing or computer work can cause CTS. This disorder typically starts out slowly and gradually. It may affect just one or both of your hands. You may feel numbness or tingling in your fingers, particularly in your index fingers and thumbs. You may also feel an uncomfortable sensation or weakness in your wrists. If you experience mild CTS, you may be able to ease your symptoms with lifestyle changes and medication. Here are nine home remedies for carpal tunnel relief: 1. Take breaks from repetitive tasks Whether you're typing, playing guitar, or using a hand drill, try setting a timer beforehand for 15 minutes. When it goes off, stop what you're doing and wiggle your fingers. Stretching your hands and moving your wrists can help improve blood flow to these areas. 2. Wear splints on your wrists Keeping your wrists straight can help relieve the pressure on your median nerve. Symptoms are more common at night, so wearing a splint in the evening may help relieve your symptoms before they start. If you have issues with repetitive tasks at work, you can also wear wrist splints during the day. 3. Lighten up If you find yourself straining or forcing tasks such as writing, typing, or using a cash register, relax your grip or reduce the force you're using. Try using a soft-grip pen or tapping keys more lightly. 4. Mind your flexion Avoid activities that make your wrists flex to the extreme in either direction. Try keeping your wrists neutral as much as possible. 5. Stay warm Keeping your hands warm can help with pain and stiffness. Consider wearing fingerless gloves or keeping hand warmers nearby. 6. Stretch it out You can do quick wrist exercises while you're standing in line at the grocery store or sitting at your desk at work. For example, make a fist and then slide your fingers until they are straight again. Repeat this action five to 10 times. This can help relieve any pressure on your wrist. 7. Elevate your hands and wrists whenever possible Keeping your hands and wrists elevated whenever possible, is particularly effective if your CTS is caused by pregnancy, fractures, or other issues with fluid retention. 8. Try over-the-counter (OTC) medications OTC pain relievers such as aspirin (Bufferin) and ibuprofen (Advil) may be beneficial. Not only can these relieve any pain you may have, but they can also reduce inflammation around the nerve. 9. Make adjustments to your work environment Carpal tunnel is often most common in people who work in manual jobs, such as catering and cleaning. Where possible, consider invoking changes such as lifting lighter items or taking regular breaks. If these tips and tricks aren't having an effect on your symptoms, consider visiting a physical or occupational therapist. They can teach you more advanced exercises to relax your hands and relieve your symptoms. Traditional treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome More serious cases of carpal tunnel syndrome may require speaking with a doctor. They can recommend corticosteroids to lessen your pain and inflammation. These drugs temporarily reduce the amount of swelling and pressure placed on the median nerve. Injections are more effective than oral steroids. This therapy may be particularly effective if your CTS is caused by inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis. A doctor may also recommend surgery, known as carpal tunnel release, to relieve pressure on the nerve. However, they will only recommend this option if your symptoms keep coming back and you are not finding relief from other treatment options like wrist splints or steroid injections. This typically involves making one or two incisions in the area affected and cutting the ligament involved. This will release the nerve and increase the space around the nerve. The ligament will eventually grow back, allowing more space for your nerve than there was before. If your CTS is severe, surgery may not clear up your symptoms completely, but it should help you feel better and help prevent any further damage to the nerve. The bottom line CTS can be painful and disruptive to your daily life. If you've been experiencing symptoms for some time, you should speak with a doctor about ways you can relieve the pain and pressure.
ABC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Gardening Australia: S36 Episode 18 Winter: Escape to the Tropics & Native Colour
Gardening Australia NEW EPISODE Lifestyle Feel-Good Inspiring Watch Article share options Share this on Facebook Twitter Send this by Email Copy link WhatsApp Messenger Inspiring, entertaining and full of practical advice, join Costa Georgiadis and the team as they unearth gardening ideas, meet avid gardeners and look at some of the most inspiring gardens from across the country.
