Coping with Social Anxiety
Now that more familiar activities are resuming after several months of isolation and social distancing, people are experiencing new or worsening anxiety. While conversationally chatting with people at work or in the store was previously a social norm many of us have been exposed to, the thought of returning to that behavior may feel overwhelming […]
Why Do I Feel Like Everyone Hates Me?: What to Do When You Feel Hated
Have you ever felt like everyone hated you? You’re not alone. This all-consuming thought is common among people with anxiety, mood disorders, or self-esteem issues. Other times, we feel it simply because we’re having a bad day or are hungry, angry, lonely, or tired (HALT). Thankfully, it’s unlikely that the people in your circle actually hate you. […]
Weaponized Self-Care Talk
Increasing mental health awareness can lead to positive outcomes. When more people become aware of mental health issues, it can reduce the long-standing stigmas that have been associated with mental illnesses and self-care. Unfortunately, it’s common for mental health and self-care terminology to become problematic. Weaponized self-care talk not only furthers negative stigmas, but it […]
Yelling In a Relationship Part 2: What to Do if Your Partner Yells At You
Read part one o this series: What to Do if You Yell at Your Partner People often exhibit their emotions in unique ways. Disagreeing or expressing frustration in a constructive way are skills that many never learned how to do well. If your partner or spouse yells at you, it is usually due to a desire […]
Codependency vs Interdependency
How we see our current relationships is based on what has happened to us in the past. Experience teaches some of us that we need someone else who needs us. Some of us feel better on our own. In every type of relationship, there are healthy levels of dependency and there are unhealthy levels of […]
What Are Pronouns and Why Are They Important?
One way to create a welcoming environment for others is to educate yourself on pronouns and apply this knowledge to your everyday life. Using correct pronouns is a necessary aspect of inclusion. There is a lot to learn about when it comes to pronouns, but doing this research is essential. What are Pronouns? Even if […]
Can Emotional Trauma Cause Brain Damage?
A traumatic event can happen in an instant, whether it is an instance of abuse, physical or sexual assault, or a severe accident. Trauma can also come from prolonged events like repeated exposure to conflict, war, continued abuse, or the impact of a serious health condition. Yet, the terrifying truth about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) […]
Window of Tolerance
We all experience different emotional triggers everyday – bad traffic, being late to work, and other situations can stress us out. Usually, we are able to bounce back into contentment. However, some circumstances might elicit a more dramatic response–like panic or emotional disconnect. It can be much harder to get your brain back to ‘base […]
Can Depression and Anxiety Make You Sick?
Read part two of this series: Can Depression and Anxiety Make You Sick: Long Term Health Effects While we’re constantly learning more and more about how our brains work, one thing we do know is that our brains and our bodies are interconnected. One cannot exist without the other, and when we suffer from psychological disorders, we […]
Blaming Others When Things Go Wrong
Decades ago, researchers discovered that people tend to take credit for themselves when things go well in life but lay blame on circumstances when things go poorly. This phenomenon is called “self-serving bias,” and nearly everyone is a culprit. For example, consider past job interviews. If a company hired you following an interview, how often […]