You’re sitting on the edge of your bed, staring at the phone in your hand. You’ve been debating for the last ten minutes whether or not you should call him. What if he doesn’t answer? What if he’s busy? You don’t want to seem desperate. But the more you think about it, the more anxious …
You may have heard people say that anxiety and depression are the same thing. But this is not actually true. While both conditions can cause great emotional pain, they are very different disorders. Depression is characterized by feelings of sadness, worthlessness, and hopelessness. It can be quite debilitating and often lasts for extended periods of …
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You’re sitting in your therapist’s office, trying to explain why you just can’t seem to get ahead. No matter how hard you try, it feels like something is always holding you back. You’ve been diagnosed with anxiety, but you don’t understand what that means for you. Will you have this feeling forever? Is anxiety a …
It is no secret that drug addiction is a significant problem in the United States. What may be less well-known, however, is the fact that drug addiction can have long-term effects on a person’s health. In this blog post, we will explore what is considered long-term drug use and some of its potential consequences. What …
You’ve probably heard of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), but you might not know what it is. CBT is a type of psychotherapy that helps people to identify and change dysfunctional patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving. This type of therapy has been found to be helpful for a variety of mental health issues, including depression, …
Imagine this: You’re in a funk. You don’t feel good about yourself, you don’t feel good about your life, and you can’t seem to shake the feeling. Everything seems pointless, and you just can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. But then something happens that makes you pause. Maybe it’s a kind …
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in the United States. An anxiety disorder is when a person experiences excessive, irrational fear and dread. Agoraphobia Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of places or situations where escape may be difficult or embarrassing, or help might not be available in the …
You’ve probably heard the saying, “let go of the past and move on.” But what does that actually mean? And how do you do it? It can be tough to let go of the past, especially if you’ve been hurt or wronged. You might feel like you need to hold on to that anger or …
You’re a busy person. We all are. You have a job to go to, bills to pay, and errands to run. But sometimes, it feels like work is taking over your life. You feel like you can never take a break, and when you finally do, all you want to do is sleep. You’re not …
You’re exhausted. You spent all day yesterday running around, and you feel like you can barely keep your eyes open. So what do you do? You take a nap, of course! Napping is one of the best ways to rejuvenate our bodies and minds, and it can provide us with various benefits essential to our …