The short answer is yes The more useful answer takes a little longer to articulate Firstly, like its more popular cousin — midlife crisis — this syndrome is not about any exact time period Individuals can go through soul-searching at...
Starting a new job can make just about everyone a little nervous There are a lot of unknowns involved The position might be something entirely different for you Your co-workers, commute, and so much more may all be quite new...
Empty Nest Syndrome may not be an official diagnosis but it is both common and normal You have children and dedicate so much time and energy to raising them In many ways, they become the driving force behind your daily...
Will your legs be shaking as you walk down the aisle If so, it’s not uncommon and nothing to be ashamed of Marriage is one of life’s major milestones and it only makes sense that the participants would get some...
As human cultures shift, so does dating In many ways, this has proven to be a positive development For one thing, individuals have a whole lot more freedom of choice and a whole lot more people to choose from! But…...
After a breakup you may quickly realize that dating in reality carries a lot more nuance than fantasy First, of course, you have all the emotions that typically come along with a breakup Such a major change can put you...
As I said in a recent post: From Halloween to New Year’s Day, we’re expected to be in celebration mode This is easier said than done for most adults (and some children) For anyone who is grieving, the holiday season...
From Halloween to New Year’s Day, we’re expected to be in celebration mode But the shopping, parties, social plans, and gifts may feel impossible when you are processing grief You may have lost a loved one since the previous holiday...
Spoiler alert: Your grief will not follow any predetermined order This is not a bad or uncommon thing Each of us responds to an emotional change in our own way In addition, we live in a society that does not...
Short answer: Yes As the two words imply, there are many reasons why a person may need to “postpone” processing a loss Life does stop or slow down just because you are mourning Such circumstances can dramatically alter your grieving...
“Aren’t you over it by now” If you’ve heard some version of this question, you may be dealing with disenfranchised grief “Be strong and move forward” If this is the kind of advice folks are aiming at you, your version...
Each of us experiences emotions in our own unique way Grief is no different It’s a particularly strong and enduring emotion Thus, it’s usually safe to assume we’ll feel it more intensely and for a longer time period than most...
