Understanding Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Why We Steal Rest from Ourselves
Understanding Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Why We Steal Rest from Ourselves Many of us know the drill all too well. You work a long shift, fight through traffic or evening chores, and finally sit down late at night. Suddenly, you realize you haven’t had a single hour to unwind, connect with a loved one, or simply enjoy your free time. Logically, we tell...Learn More
The Parentified Child: Survival through Misalignment
The Parentified Child: Survival through Misalignment What is Parentification? Parentification is best defined by roles in the family system being reversed, where we see children, most often the oldest, sacrifice their own needs to ensure everyone else’s in the system are met. It can be common for children to care about the emotional well-being of their parents...Learn More
Antidepressants and Emotional Blunting
Antidepressants and Emotional Blunting Comfortably Numb? After starting an antidepressant, I often hear: “I’m not sad anymore, but… I’m also not really happy. I just don’t feel much at all.” The goal of antidepressants is to help you feel like yourself on a good day—less anxious, less weighed down by sadness, more motivated, more interested in life, and better...Learn More