Imagine walking into a room with multiple radios playing. However, every radio station is tuned to a different genre. Now, instead of music, they’re broadcasting thoughts, feelings, and perceptions and want you to engage. In a similar fashion, a neurodivergent individual experiences a multitude of thoughts and sensory inputs simultaneously. It is a mind that […]
Fear is a primal experience common in the human experience. If you are alive, you have had fears and anxieties. It’s our fears become debilitating that we need to re-evaluate our relationship to them. If you find that your day or your life is constantly disrupted by anxiety, here are a few tips to overcome […]
Trauma doesn’t announce itself with a loudspeaker. It hides in the spaces between memories, the sudden waves of panic in grocery store aisles, and the tension in your shoulders that never quite releases. It’s both obvious and invisible, and—here’s the tricky part—it doesn’t have to be one big, dramatic event to matter. Trauma-informed treatment works […]
Today, we’ll explore the intricate world of betrayal trauma. This condition, perhaps less talked about than other forms of psychological and mental health, is profoundly impactful and deserves our attention. Can Betrayal Cause Trauma? Absolutely, betrayal can indeed lead to trauma. When someone we trust deeply, such as a partner, friend, or family member, violates […]
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder where people experience mania (extreme highs) and depression (extreme lows). These episodes are often random or may be triggered by specific events. However, understanding your bipolar disorder triggers can help manage or prevent an episode. This is crucial in understanding how to navigate your day-to-day. What Triggers A Bipolar Episode? […]
What Is Negative Self-Talk? Negative self-talk is less of a conscious decision and more of a background hum that starts to feel like truth. It’s that voice in your mind, constantly whispering, saying you’re not enough, not ready, not worthy. Sometimes, it has been so ever-present we forget that it is not supposed to be […]
Have you ever been on a trip or a vacation and the travel is taking a bit too long? You know where you are headed and can’t wait to get there. Usually, planning and traveling are part of the experience, but this time, it was just too much. It’s like you will never get there. […]
The pathway through the forest of depression has many turns and difficulties. Possibly one of the worst is the fog. It blankets everything you see and how you live. Fortunately, there are ways to clear the fog, such as using tools such as counseling, group therapy, and medications. When considering taking Lexapro for depression or […]
Prescribing Xanax for anxiety is still the most common medication route for most cases. But that wasn’t always the case. Xanax is the commercial term for a drug called Alprazolam. When a person begins taking Xanax, it might help them feel calmer and reduce some symptoms of anxiety within 30 minutes. This is a big […]
Feeling sad from time to time is one thing. But when we talk about depression, we refer to a specific diagnosis—one that is chronic and disrupts life. It is a complex condition, and it is more common than many realize—affecting millions worldwide. And the environment has a lot to do with it. This is where […]
