Is holding in your pee bad for you? Here’s your answer.

The info you *need* to know. No Images? Click here     No one is immune to experiencing anxiety — even therapists. This week, reporter Dominique Astorino got a few tips from mental health experts who live with anxiety on how they deal when it comes up. Their advice is worth trying if you live with it, too. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s honor it by not only checking in with ourselves, but by reaching out to people we care about and asking how they’re doing. You never know what someone is going through, and a simple gesture could go a long way. Sincerely, Lindsay You oughta know As I type this, I’m currently pushing my bladder to its limits. I know I’m not the only one who does this, whether it’s due to sheer laziness or a work deadline (or in my case, both). I’d always heard holding in your pee for a long period of time was bad for you. Reporter Jamie Feldman looked into that this week. THE ANSWER TO WHETHER OR NOT YOU SHOULD HOLD YOUR PEE   A minute and change Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our "A Minute And Change" project will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week’s tip comes from actress Kristen Bell on what she asks herself when something is really bugging her: Cher once told me, ‘If it doesn't matter in 5 years, it doesn't matter.’ I think about this often and find myself consistently applying the rule. If I'm feeling caught up in routine annoyances, I start to consider what I will be thinking about on my deathbed and my entire perspective shifts. It allows me to focus on what is, ultimately, worth remembering. Crushing on this 'Gram Before you go... Read this excellent essay by reporter Jolie Doggett (with expert-backed insight) on living in the era of body positivity when you have a chronic illness. There are some important truths and tips in here. Want more wellness? How To Tell If You're Protected By The Measles Vaccine And what to do if your status is unclear or you're not covered. Celebrities Give Mental Health Advice To Their Younger Selves Ray Romano, Gabrielle Union and more shatter stigma in these encouraging, candid videos. 17 Tweets That Perfectly Capture An Introvert's Personality "I’d say about 80% of the time I’d rather dig a 40-foot trench than make a single phone call.    .     👋 You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!   HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe