Pain Doesn’t Make Us Special, Overcoming it Does
When we’ve experienced significant trauma, it can be easy to close ourselves off from the rest of the world and disconnect from the people we love. Our pain makes us feel isolated as if no one else could ever possibly understand its significance and its effect on our lives, but it’s this narrative that keeps […]
7 Reasons to Go to Therapy
As a nation, we have progressed when it comes to mental health. More often than not, people are acknowledging the importance of mental health just as they would take care of their physical health, but there are still a lot of obstacles, financially and socially, that stop people from seeking the treatment they need to […]
Why It’s Possible to Find Joy in Recovery from a Neurological Point of View
Joy is something many people find elusive every day. They suffer from behaviors that keep them from being able to find true happiness. Expectation can get in the way of reality when it comes to finding purpose and peace. The brain and neurology can play a role in how people perceive their circumstances or respond […]
Helping Your Loved One with Depression
As a close friend or family member of someone struggling with chronic depression, it can be difficult and frustrating to navigate such a sensitive and worrisome situation. You are likely to be concerned about their well-being, but unsure of how to help. While nothing can take the place of professional mental health treatment, there are […]
6 Physical Signs That You are Over-Stressed
The word “stress” is thrown around rather liberally these days, and anyone who is dealing with the typical balancing act of everyday life will likely tell you that they regularly experience stress. Stress on its own is not always a bad thing. Small amounts of stress can help you stay motivated and perform at a […]
4 Tips for Coping with Parenting Stress
Every parent experiences moments of high stress, but when the stress level in a household is constantly elevated due to difficult circumstances or an overwhelmed parent, the effect can be decremental for everyone involved. While every parent is vulnerable to parenting stress, one study published in 2015 found that mothers with a history of trauma […]
Treating Addiction as a Symptom of Trauma
Substance abuse and addiction are still widely misunderstood, both culturally and by many medical providers. Because of this misunderstanding, we have created a legal process and healthcare system that often punish those with addictions, exacerbating their already poor circumstances. Many people who find their way into a courtroom or a hospital due to substance abuse […]
5 Anger Management Techniques Everyone Can Use
Anger is a natural and normal emotion that can help us identify underlying issues and indicate an opportunity for problem resolution. Just like pain, anger is a signal to take better care of yourself. While becoming angry in response to a confrontational person or unfair situation every once in a while is a normal part […]
Finding Purpose May Be the Key to Happiness
We all dedicate a large majority of our lives striving towards happiness. We may try to find it through money and material wealth, service to others, love and companionship, or professional success and power. We sometimes turn to artificial means to generate something close to the experience of happiness by using drugs and alcohol, risking […]
Working Out Your Mind
Experts are beginning to postulate that the concept of working out your mind may soon be considered as important and commonplace as working out your body. Most people already know the benefits of physical exercise for health and wellbeing, and there are entire industries built around physical fitness. While the results of mental exercise may […]
