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Sammi Caramela

Sammi Caramela is a writer/journalist, published fiction author/poet, and mental health advocate for the International OCD Foundation. Her work has been featured on VICE, NJ Bride, Business.com, HealthyPlace, CO— by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and several other digital publications. Sammi is most interested in writing about mental health, lifestyle, and music, and she uses her love for writing to understand and connect with others more deeply. 

EXPERTISE:

Lifestyle, mental health, music

25 modern must-hear bands you've probably never heard of

Some of the best bands in history have gone criminally unnoticed. Just because the majority might not know of or appreciate a group doesn't mean they’re not worth listening to.

25 quick and easy tips to regulate your nervous system

When your nervous system is thrown off, you might feel anxious, on edge, emotional, and even physically ill at times. Thankfully, countless free and efficient methods exist for grounding and calming yourself.

25 quick and healthy dinners for super busy days

Just because you’re not spending an hour or more chefing it up in the kitchen doesn’t mean you can’t still eat a healthy dinner. If you’re short on time and energy but want the proper nutrition, here are 25 quick and healthy dinners for busy days.

25 emo songs that are perfect for getting over a breakup

Breakups are never easy. But whether you got dumped, were cheated on, simply lost feelings, or walked away on good terms, music is always there for you. What better genre of music to comfort you through your heartbreak than emo? Here are the 25 best emo songs for your breakup playlist.

The Cure's 25 most haunting songs

As a whole, the band delivers a theatrical experience to every listener. Of course, some tracks pack more emotion than others, and those are the ones I’m most drawn to.

25 current pop-punk bands every music lover should be listening to

Some of today’s pop-punk groups also instill elements of emo, punk rock, post-hardcore, alternative, indie, and even electronic influences, meaning there's a group for everyone's taste. Here are 25 modern pop-punk bands to check out.