Am I having an anxiety attack?
When faced with an immediate threat, fear is a totally rational response. Our heart races and adrenaline soars, providing enough energy to fight or flee. This stress response is often referred to as “fight or flight,” a self-defense mechanism that energizes and alerts us in dangerous situations. The same response can be triggered by uncertain […]
How to Break the Cycle of Revenge Bedtime Procrastination (in 5 Steps)
It’s late–too late. You’re scrolling through your phone, thumbs flying. Your laptop’s open and Netflix wants to know if you’re still watching and you already know waking up is going to be a pain. But this is YOU time, so you tell yourself you deserve this and click “keep watching.” If this resonates, you may […]
9 Journaling Strategies to Relieve Stress & Boost Self-Awareness
Journaling is one of the cheapest, most effective self-care strategies anyone can pick up to help manage stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. When anxious thoughts overwhelm, transferring them to paper can help sort through these feelings and clear your mind. Keep reading to discover nine journaling strategies and research-backed tips to optimize the benefits of […]
How To Cope in Times of Crisis
Alarming headlines of global unrest, heart-wrenching mass shootings, divisive political rhetoric, and crippling climate change fill our media feeds every morning. When watching traumatic events unfold, feelings of anxiety, anger, sorrow, or hopelessness are totally reasonable reactions. But as dismal updates continue to unfurl, it’s important to take precautions to prevent these feelings from festering […]
Supporting Loved Ones: Listen Like a Therapist
Do you have a friend or loved one with anxiety, depression, or another mental health condition? When they open up to you, do you know how to respond? If you want to have helpful conversations with someone you care about who’s going through a tough time, keep reading. The 5-Step Conversation With the right guidance, […]
Self-Care Strategies For Trauma Relief
Trauma recovery may feel hopeless but trust us: you can experience relief. Trauma is an emotional response to a distressing event. It might be either a one-time event—such as a natural disaster or robbery—or it might unfold over a period of time like childhood neglect or an abusive relationship. When you’ve experienced trauma, symptoms could […]
Battle Depression with the Hero’s Journey
What does it mean when therapists say “recovery is a journey”? The answer is much deeper than it’s about the journey, not the destination. From ancient Norse myths to today’s multi-million dollar budget Hollywood films, heroes of all kinds press through similar stages in their epic odysseys. Joseph Campell outlines this motif in his book, […]
10 Signs You’re Living With Unresolved Trauma & How to Evict It
Memories of traumatic events can live in your mind like an undesirable roommate: disturbing your sleep, putting you on guard, startling you, and interrupting concentration. You may wish a disturbing housemate would stay in their room, but instead they occupy common space with you and disturb your normal routines, even leaving traces of their presence […]
5 Benefits Of Going To Therapy Even When You Feel “Fine”
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8 Ways to Incorporate Mindfulness Into Your Daily Life
What is mindfulness? Anxious minds often wander to worry about the past or anxiously plan for the future. But mindful practices ground us in our state in the present. Confronting how we’re feeling at any given moment can be difficult and the realization of a perceived “weakness” sometimes leads to self-loathing and low self-esteem. To […]
