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CAPE CORAL An inside look at Thrive Academy; a school for kids with autism Thrive Academy is a first of its kind school for those diagnosed with autism. On Wednesday, the school held a ribbon cutting ceremony and invited the public inside.
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PUNTA GORDA Priceless decorations returned after Hurricane Milton A plastic bin washed ashore in Punta Gorda during Hurricane Milton like a message in a bottle.
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FORT MYERS White stain on front-side of Richards Building can stay The white stain on the front-facing side of the historic Richards Building in downtown Fort Myers will not be required to be removed, following Wednesday’s city council meeting.
FORT MYERS Largest haunted attraction in SWFL at Lee Civic Center The largest haunted attraction in Southwest Florida is being held at the Lee Civic Center starting Thursday.
NAPLES Housing development geared toward older people opens in Naples A housing development in Collier County recently opened, and it is geared toward older people looking for affordable housing.
FORT MYERS “If it was remotely possible, that means it was possible”; Lee County man learns he has breast cancer Although it is very uncommon, men get breast cancer, too. The disease affects about one percent of men compared to one in eight women who are diagnosed.
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Every time a presidential election comes around, it seems to take more of a toll on mental health, causing voter stress and anxiety. “It started with Trump and Hillary and hasn’t gotten a whole lot better,” said therapist Dr. Laura Streyffeler. Many patients have come to her with anxiety over the outcome of this year’s election with Republican former president Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Credit: WINK News “They’re worried about the impending doom or the apocalypse that they think is going to come after the election,” said Streyffeler. Streyffeler says much of this fear, especially here in Florida, comes from a lack of feeling in control. “We’ve been through COVID, we’ve been through hurricanes, we’ve been through political polarization, you know, and it’s just one thing after the other, where we feel like we don’t have control of and we’re getting hit with.” Streyffeler believes social media can make it difficult to escape. Even reading or watching political posts you agree with is not good for you in heavy doses. “I love ice cream, but if I eat it all day long, it’s not going to be good for me,” she said. She noted that it is important to remember that the results—whatever they might be—aren’t personal. “It’s important to know that if their candidate doesn’t win, that they didn’t lose, and they’re not a failure.” Streyffeler suggests visualizing all the election outcomes and creating a plan for dealing with them, whether that be through exercise, journaling, therapy or leaning on your support system. She said it is important to remember that life will go on. “It may be the end of things as we know them, but that doesn’t mean it’s the end of the world, and I think people need to remember that,” Streyffeler said.