What’s next? It may feel as if you’ve been asking that question every single day for the past 10 months. You’ve endured a global pandemic, stifling lockdown, economic crisis, social unrest, political division, and so much more. In between each of those extra-large...
Word choice matters. We are all learning this more and more often — and it goes double in 2020. In psychological terms, it’s also essential that we properly identify our emotions. Along those lines, let’s do away with any belief that guilt and shame are “kinda-sorta”...
Identifying the causes of your depression, or a loved one’s isn’t always straightforward. Sometimes, of course, it can be clear. But often, a tangle of factors contribute to the diagnosis.If you think you may be depressed or have recently begun treatment for...
If you’ve had a traumatic experience lately, your mind and body need time to recover. If you’ve had a traumatic experience in the past, you may still be affected by the event even now. A “traumatic experience” qualifies as an event or series of events that...
If you’re like most people recovering from infidelity, you’re likely facing an array of emotions.After all, being cheated on can shake you in plenty of ways. Sometimes, this emotional shaking can be so severe that you don’t even feel like yourself or recognize your...
On average, you may have 40,000 thoughts per day. If more than half of those thoughts are negative or depressing, a very dangerous cycle may begin. Major Depressive Disorder — typically known more simply as “depression” — is a common, diagnosable mental health...
Grief may be the most neglected and misunderstood of all emotions. We’re often sheltered from it as children. Later, we’re urged to “move on” and “stay strong.” Our lack of respect for the impact of grief lends it even more power. In the case of losing a parent, we...
Are you your own toughest critic? If so, join the club. This is not an unusual reality.However, for those of you living with depression, such self-judgment can be dangerous. That’s why it is so helpful to develop a new relationship with your negative inner monologue....
Mindfulness is a popular term these days. However, because of its popularity, its true meaning sometimes gets lost.At its core, mindfulness is about bringing your full attention to the present moment. Furthermore, it means that you don’t judge the moment. In contrast,...
