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Sometimes, when you’re in the midst of a painful mental spiral and can’t quite face going further than outside of your front door, a good hit of fresh air can help a little.

Not cure you, not fix the problems you’re facing. Just a fresh, free reprieve from the tough headspace that you’re in.

It’s not a placebo effect, either. In fact, research has found that exposing your lungs to fresh air, and the scents of flowers and plants, can help to relieve stress and anxiety.

As if that wasn’t reassuring enough, it turns out that the

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