Understanding and Overcoming Anger Issues: Tips and Strategies
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by anger that you cannot seem to shake it off? Overcoming anger is a universal emotional journey that everyone encounters. However, for some individuals, managing this intense emotion becomes a challenging task. At times, uncontrolled anger can lead to destructive and impulsive behaviors, causing personal and relational turmoil in your life....
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Is it Mood Swings Or Is It Bipolar Disorder?
Mood swings are a common experience for many people. However, when these shifts in mood become extreme and disrupt daily life, making it hard to do everyday tasks, it may be a sign of a more serious condition called bipolar disorder. Distinguishing between common mood swings and bipolar disorder is important for understanding the condition and providing the appropriate...
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Improve Your Active Listening Skills For World Listening Day
Are you a good listener? Do you want to develop your active listening skills further?In honor of World Listening Day on July 18th, let’s explore the significance of active listening skills as an art and a valuable skill. Active listening goes beyond merely hearing words; it involves fully engaging with the speaker, understanding their perspective, and providing meaningful...
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The Challenge of Changing Habits: Overcoming Obstacles for Lasting Transformation
Embarking on the journey of changing habits requires dedication and resilience. Throughout this blog post, we will delve into the complexities inherent in habit change, discussing the obstacles that often arise and sharing valuable insights to overcome them effectively.
It’s important to acknowledge that changing habits is far from a simple task, as demonstrated by the common...
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What is Persistent Depressive Disorder? Understanding the Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment
Have you found yourself trapped in a seemingly endless cycle of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of energy? If so, you may be experiencing persistent depressive disorder (PDD). While PDD can make life feel unbearable, it’s important to understand that it doesn’t have to be the norm. In fact, PDD is highly treatable, and with the right approach, individuals can regain...
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Expectations for the Grieving Process
Have you ever wondered “is this normal?” during the grieving process. We are here to help you answer that question. According to Therese Rando, there are many things you can expect during the grieving process.
You can expect that the grieving process will take longer than most think. According to the Center for Prolonged Grief, “Acute grief occurs in the initial period after a...
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Is Borderline Personality Disorder Genetic?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by emotional instability, which can lead to unpredictable moods, behaviors, and relationships. People with BPD often experience difficulties in maintaining stable interpersonal connections, have a distorted self-image, and exhibit impulsive tendencies. A question frequently asked is, “Is...
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Managing Depression: 14 Tips for Balancing Responsibilities
If you are managing depression and finding it challenging to handle your responsibilities, know that you are not alone. Major depressive disorder (MDD) can have a significant impact, but with recovery and symptom reduction, there is hope. Here are some tips that may assist you in managing depression while fulfilling your obligations:
Seek professional help: Never...
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Adverse Childhood Experiences ACEs: Understanding the Impact of Childhood Trauma and Building Resilience
Childhood is a time of innocence, wonder, and growth. However, for some individuals, this period may be marred by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that can have a lasting impact on their lives. In this blog post, we will explore the world of ACEs, delve into their effects, discuss the importance of addressing and mitigating the consequences of childhood trauma, and explore...
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Bonding With Your Baby: Tips for Postpartum Attachment
Becoming a new parent is an incredible journey filled with challenges and joys. For many new mothers, the postpartum period can be particularly demanding as they navigate the physical and emotional changes that accompany giving birth. Bonding with your baby and developing a strong attachment with your newborn is a vital aspect of the postpartum period.
Postpartum attachment refers...
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The Impact of Perinatal Loss on Parental Mental Health
The emotional toll of perinatal loss, a devastating experience of losing a baby during pregnancy or shortly after birth, is often overlooked and underestimated. This article sheds light on the profound effects it has on the mental health of parents and highlights available treatment options for healing and support.
The Emotional Consequences of Perinatal...
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Attachment Styles in Adult Romantic Relationships
Attachment theory, which was first introduced by British psychoanalyst John Bowlby in the 1950s and 60s, posits that the way a child forms attachments to their primary caregiver can have a significant impact on how we approach romantic relationships as adults. Research has shown that early attachment styles can manifest in a variety of ways within our adult romantic relationships,...
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Do I Need Antidepressants? 5 Ways To Tell
Depression is a common mental health disorder that can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. According to the World Health Organization, more than 264 million people worldwide experience depression. If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, you may be wondering, “Do I Need Antidepressants?”
Here are some signs that antidepressants might be right for...
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How to Find a Good Therapist for You
The decision to start therapy can be a courageous and empowering step towards improving your mental health and overall wellness. However, how to find a good therapist for you can be a daunting task. With so many choices available, it’s important to consider several factors to ensure that you find a therapist who meets your unique needs and preferences. Here are some key...
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The Fight Response on the Road AKA Road Rage
Welcome back to our stress responses series; what they are and how they manifest in different contexts. So far, we’ve explored the different stages of the freeze response: Freeze in a survival scenario and Freeze during social threats, and in our last blog, you survived the ultimate cage fight with Michael Myers (you’ll have to go back and read that one if you are wondering how you...
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Fight or Flight? An Exploration of the Fight Response in a Horror Film
Welcome back to this series on the stress responses. Our hope is to untangle the web of confusion that has been spun surrounding these responses, and to demystify this innate human ability that we all possess and experience regularly. Our last two articles explored the freeze response—you learned how to recognize the differing stages of the freeze response in both Big T (catastrophic...
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Understanding the Freeze Response During Social “Threats”
In our last blog, Stress Responses: What Are They, How Do They Work, and Why I am so Confused!?, you survived a vicious bear attack and learned how the parasympathetic nervous system kicks in when other responses fail. We explored different stages of the freeze response, and how to recognize them. You also learned some pretty cool new words, like neuroception and ventral vagal,...
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Stress Responses: What Are They, How Do They Work, and Why I am so Confused!?
The stress responses conversation has been ramping up on social media as we move closer to becoming a more emotionally intelligent and trauma-informed society. But what are stress responses, how do they work, how can I recognize if I am in one; and is it me, or do they keep changing? These are all valid questions that we will try to break down in this blog series.
By now, most of...
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