What Is It Called When You Feel Emotionally Numb?
Do you have days when you feel like you don’t feel anything at all? Maybe you don’t care for your job, perhaps you don’t enjoy hobbies, or you might not feel invested in your relationships with friends and family. Emotional numbness is an isolating thing to experience, but what is it called when you feel […]
Is Having a Messy Room a Sign of Depression?
For most people, their room is a safe space to feel in absolute control of their life. From their teenage years to adulthood, people viewed their room as an ultimate safe space where they could escape life’s struggles for a while. One of the enduring stereotypes about messy rooms is that it’s a sign of […]
6 Ways to Cope With Depression and Anxiety Without Medication
If you’re someone living with depression or anxiety disorders, medications might feel like the only thing keeping you going. Medication is powerful and can be life-changing. Taking medication should never be a cause for shame. However, certain circumstances or medical reasons may not allow a person to take medication. In that case, there are many […]
When You Are Struggling: What to Do When You Are Losing Hope
The last few years haven’t been easy. People around the world faced challenges they never anticipated. From financial troubles to unemployment to sickness to the loss of loved ones, everyone experienced some sort of struggle. So, it’s not surprising if you feel a bit dejected and hopeless about the future. These feelings of hopelessness can […]
What Are Grounding Techniques and How Can They Help?
What do you do when you feel anxious or stressed out? If you’re like a large portion of the population, you turn to some unhealthy coping mechanisms for relief. Perhaps you binge-watch television or turn to highly processed foods. Maybe you turn to retail therapy or even mind-altering substances to take the edge off. These […]
Exploring the Symptoms of Unresolved Trauma
Most people will experience some form of trauma during their lifetime. About 60% of men and 50% of women go through at least one traumatic event in their life.1 Though it’s not a rare occurrence, it’s important to note that there is a spectrum of trauma, and it affects each individual differently. For example, two […]
What’s Next? Can PTSD Come Back After Treatment?
Recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a journey, not a destination. Mental health treatment is a critical first step toward freedom from the debilitating effects of PTSD, but ongoing management is essential. While treatment often reduces symptoms, the possibility of recurrence remains. If you’re wondering, “Can PTSD come back after treatment?” the answer is […]
Why Does Suicidal Ideation Rise From Isolation?
Social isolation is a primary risk factor for developing suicidal thoughts and ideas. Clinicians have long understood the correlation between social isolation and suicidal ideation. Research shows that things like marital status, living situations, and loneliness all play a role in the suicidal ideation rise from isolation.1 The COVID-19 pandemic only made the problem worse. […]
How to Manage Your Anxiety Disorder in the New Year
The New Year is an exciting time of the year. The air is buzzing with anticipation of what’s to come and hope for the possibilities that the year may bring. It’s a time for reflecting on the previous year and considering plans and goals for the upcoming one. At the same time, every new year […]
10 Tips to Avoid Summer Mania with Bipolar Disorder
Anyone who struggles with bipolar disorder knows the power that seasonal changes have over their symptoms. The short days and long nights of winter can aggravate depressive symptoms, leaving you feeling sad, sluggish, and lethargic. In fact, Seasonal Affective Disorder is a diagnosis characterized by seasonal flare-ups of depressive symptoms. Summer can have its challenges, […]