Have you or a woman you know experienced domestic violence or sexual assault? These are common causes of big T trauma in women, major life events that cause significant distress. Or perhaps you’ve been diagnosed with a chronic condition, gotten a divorce, or lost your job. These are two examples of little traumas that often […]
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Weather shapes how we feel, interact, and manage daily life—sometimes in subtle ways, other times profoundly. On a bright, sunny day, your mood and energy might lift. During gray, cold stretches, you may feel less motivated or even down. For individuals affected by substance use challenges, shifts in weather and season can make things even
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When facing substance use challenges, the pain of past experiences can sometimes feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. There’s hope for a brighter future; understanding your body, mind, and spirit needs can be the first step to healing. For many, recovery means not only addressing substance use, but also examining the underlying causes that
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A common complaint throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly during lockdowns, was that people felt stuck, lonely, and isolated. Of course, those living with family members or roommates may have yearned for some alone time after being confined with one another for months. But others—especially those living alone—found themselves craving connection and reaching for drugs, alcohol,
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Do you often feel tired, irritable, and unmotivated but still manage to take care of your responsibilities, although it seems to take tremendous effort? You might be experiencing functional depression. Contrary to popular belief, depression doesn’t always involve intense sadness, lethargy, and suicidal thoughts. Learn more about the symptoms of this harder-to-spot form of depression
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Bipolar disorder, a mental health condition once referred to as manic depression, can be incredibly disruptive to daily life. This disorder is most well known for the extreme highs and lows it imparts, making it difficult for a person to experience stability in their work and personal lives. World Bipolar Day, celebrated on March 30th
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Trauma, which is the result of experiencing an extremely distressing event like a serious car accident or physical assault, can have a significant impact on your daily life. Healing from trauma through therapy is a challenging but necessary journey If you want to find relief from common symptoms like hypervigilance, anxiety, and chronic tension. Learning
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Have you ever had trouble making a decision? Perhaps you were torn between a career choice or where to relocate after losing a job or switching to remote work. Having difficulty making a choice is referred to as decision paralysis, but it is often much more complicated for people living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). For
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Anxiety disorders are the most common type of mental health condition, with approximately 40 million American adults experiencing anxiety-related conditions every year.1 And that doesn’t count people who experience anxiety without having a diagnosable anxiety disorder—which is virtually everyone. Chances are, you or someone you know is dealing with anxiety or an anxiety disorder at
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Healthy relationships are crucial for humans to truly thrive, but unfortunately, they can seem elusive. Healthy relationships are rarely taught in schools and are often learned at home. If your parents didn’t model a healthy relationship, you might find yourself struggling with your own. A common issue in relationships is codependency, in which one partner
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