It’s normal for someone to experience grief after a traumatic experience If we accept and process our pain, it becomes more likely that we can resolve it But what if you feel you’re “not allowed” to mourn What if you’ve...
If you’re dealing with depression, is it necessary to take medication That’s a question that each individual needs to address with their medical team Generally speaking, however, there are many natural ways that can counter the effects of...
Like most folks, you’ve probably heard depression described as “chemical imbalance” This explanation can be helpful For one thing, it removes the stigma that you’re to blame Depression is not something you can just “snap out of” However,...
If there was ever a time that health anxiety has hit its peak, it’s probably the past two years or so An obsessive worry about being sick is sometimes called Illness Anxiety Disorder or Hypochondria Its hallmark symptom is an...
It might be easier to ask, what doesn’t cause anxiety You see, anxiety is a natural, normal, and inevitable response to being alive However, in everyday conversation, the word is used to describe a form of distress In psychology terms,...
Grief is a natural, inevitable part of everyone’s life Meanwhile, most of us are so unprepared for it In our society, the topic of death is taboo in some ways Sure, we don’t shy away from it in pop culture...
Say the word “depression” and a certain collection of symptoms instantly comes to mind Simply put, most people do not connect the concept of “high-functioning” with this condition However, there is a type of depression called persistent...
Far too many children are forced to endure what are called adverse childhood experiences or ACEs The impact on them is immense — and can be long-term An extensive amount of studies show that people who underwent ACEs are far...
Dealing with anxiety can be a drag at any time It stresses you out and often prevents you from being present However, this is one particular time of day when anxiety tends to escalate At night, as you prepare to...
Grief is inevitable but this doesn’t mean we can ever be prepared In addition, our culture usually does its best to avoid the topic As a result, many of us are left feeling confused and lost when in a state...
How to Overcome Social Anxiety Everyone has moments when they feel shy or awkward We all get nervous from time to time And who hasn’t felt some self-consciousness when in the spotlight Such reactions are normal and typically pass Social...
Do you feel like you don’t belong where you are Do you feel like a fraud in your own life and worry about everyone finding out that you’re an imposter You could have imposter syndrome Imposter syndrome happens when someone...