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Best Dating Apps to Consider: Moving Beyond Bumble

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The search for love and companionship is really among the biggest quests that humanity has undergone. The ways we express and get connected with potential companions have changed with time, reflecting an evolving society and technology. In the digital age, this has changed dramatically, with a whole host of dating apps that have completely changed our approach to relationships.  Among these, Bumble is a very popular app. Founded in 2014 by Whitney Wolfe Herd, Bumble quickly surged to popularity due to its cool approach to online dating, particularly in finding a date in which women get to make the first move. A novel approach, at best, this somehow appealed to many, establishing a more congenial and respectful groove for starting dialogues and making connections. Bumble's story says a lot about how romance is changing: being real, feeling empowered, and including others are super crucial. But easy use, tight security measures, and the desire to establish meaningful connections turn...

Intrsting: Fascinating Coping Strategies for Effectively Managing Anxiety

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  Anxiety can be overwhelming. It seems to overshadow everything in your life. It can feel like a never-ending fight, but there is the potential for control and calmness. Building new relationships with people is one of the most powerful ways to struggle against anxiety. That is where Intrsting comes in — a platform designed to help you make friends, establish professional connections, and even find love. Understanding Anxiety Anxiety is a bit more than being stressed or worried. It can appear as a persistent condition, featuring such physical symptoms as heart racing, excessive sweating, or shortness of breath. Anxiety makes one feel that many everyday tasks are impossible to accomplish. It can be very detrimental to one’s quality of life. Knowing about anxiety is the very first step toward being able to handle it effectively. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. They affect 40 million adults each year. Only about 37% of people who actually...

Mental Health in America: Important Trends and Statistics

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Have you ever wondered how many of the people around you might be having real problems with their mental health? It's not only the numbers that are shocking. Millions, in fact, are affected every single year by mental health issues in the United States alone, most of them don't speak about it .  Let's look at some important trends and statistics showing how much Intrsting might be able to play just a little part in offering some of that needed support. The Prevalence of Mental Health Issues Mental health disorders are quite common in the United States. The National Institute of Mental Health states that almost one in five adults in this country lives with a mental illness. This frightening statistic shows how pervasive the issues of mental health are and further illustrates, if that is not already the case, the need to make mental health care and support networks easily accessible. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. It affects 40 million adults...

How Intrsting Helps You Build Friendships That Heal

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Have you ever felt you're walking through life all alone? At times, the burden of mental health struggles can feel overwhelming; it's as if one remains stuck in a dark room , with no clear way out. You may be overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or flat-out lonely  from the world around you. There is, however, one thing you really ought to know: friendship really does have the potential to turn into the lighthouse that guides you through life's darkest hours. Of 51.5 million adults in the U.S. who fight mental health every year, most of them are as lonely as you. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 20  percent of adults reported having mental illness within the past year 2023, and a stunning 16.1 million adults experienced a major depressive episode. You do not stand alone in your feelings, and there is hope. Friendship can make all the difference. Why Friendship Matters for Your Mental Health Consider a friend to be the lighthouse...