Is it hard to quiet your worries and turn your mind off? Stress and anxiety can drain our physical and psychological resources, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Take this quiz to see how you are coping with stress in your life: Does it feel like you can’t turn off your mind and stop your negative thoughts […]
Struggling through new changes? Changes like those listed below can be a source of stress and anxiety for many of us. Therapy can help. Career change, loss of a job, other changes in the workplace Change in school, starting college Moving to a new place Loss of an important relationship Beginning a new relationship or […]
3 Tips for New Year’s Resolutions 1. Make them small, measurable and attainable. “I want to get healthier this year” becomes “I’ll go to the gym twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings for 45 minutes.” 2. Set yourself up for success! Planning to workout? Prep your water bottle and workout clothes the night […]
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Social anxiety is a common and often misunderstood challenge that many people face. It’s more than just feeling shy or nervous in social situations; it can be a deeply distressing experience that interferes with daily life, relationships, and well-being. If you often find yourself overwhelmed by fear of judgment, worry about embarrassing moments, or […]
How to Stop Taking Things Personally: Reclaiming Your Peace Through a Shift in Perception | Amority Health By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC-Associate Supervised by Amber Quaranta Leech, PHD, LPC-S This article was originally published on Amority Health’s Blog – Shifting Perceptions: Read the original article Quick Summary: Have you ever felt gutted by […]
In every relationship, whether romantic, familial, or friendship-based, establishing healthy boundaries is essential for maintaining respect, trust, and emotional well-being. Boundaries serve as guidelines that help individuals define how they want to be treated and how much they are willing to give emotionally, physically, and mentally. Without these boundaries, relationships can become overwhelming, draining, or […]
Every January, people set goals with genuine hope and motivation—only to feel discouraged weeks later when old patterns resurface. If you’ve ever felt excited on January 1st and defeated by February, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. This cycle isn’t a failure of willpower or discipline. More often, it’s a mismatch between conscious goals and […]
Perimenopause and menopause are natural transitions – but for many women, they can feel anything but natural. Yes, we hear plenty about hot flashes and night sweats. What’s talked about far less are the inner experiences: the sudden anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere, the brain fog that makes simple tasks feel harder, […]
ADHD, Trauma, and the Shame Spiral How to Interrupt the Cycle of Overwhelm and Self-Blame “I keep messing up. I forget things, I zone out, I say the wrong thing—and then I beat myself up for days. What’s wrong with me?” If that inner monologue sounds familiar, you might be caught in what therapists call […]
