Toxic positivity is the belief that people should maintain a positive attitude no matter how dire or difficult a situation is. Additionally, toxic positivity is the idea a person should always be looking to the bright side of every situation while completely ignoring any adverse occurrences. While there are many benefits of having a positiveRead More
Now that you are sober, your life has probably changed immensely. Everything in life, like your daily routine, food habits, and fun activities you enjoy, probably looks different. You did the hard work to face your addiction, and now you are reaping the benefits. Everyone in your support system is proud of the progress youRead More
A phobia is a fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation, exposure to which consistently provokes fear or distress. The fear experienced is often out of proportion to the actual danger involved. In some cases, a phobia will result from a specific situation, such as a plane crash or a dog attack. ThoseRead More
Rumination is when you have constant and repetitive thoughts about something. Typically it is about something unpleasant. These thoughts can circle and consume a person day after day. It is important to point out that repetitive thoughts are not necessarily bad or uncommon. A lot of us at some time or another suffer from repetitiveRead More
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder in which people have recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas, or sensations (obsessions) that make them feel compelled to do something repetitively (compulsions). To be diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, these repetitive behaviors have to significantly interfere with an individual’s daily activities and social interactions. We all have distressing thoughtsRead More
Did you know that alcohol use and anxiety typically go hand in hand? Alcohol changes serotonin levels and other transmitters in the brain, which can worsen anxiety. Then, when the alcohol wears off, you may feel even more anxious. Using alcohol as a coping mechanism may work temporarily because alcohol is a depressant and aRead More
Some people naturally fall into routines. They get ready at a particular time, do certain things, and go through their day in a specific manner without much thought or preparation. For other people, a routine is not natural. It is not something that simply happens. For some of us, we have to determine our routinesRead More
How we express our emotions can have an enormous impact on our mental health, how we process situations, and simply how our day goes. Learning to express our feelings positively can impact many different areas of our lives. Unlike children, adults are expected to be able to control their emotions. For many of us, thisRead More
Somatic therapy is a form of body-centered therapy that focuses on the connection of the body and the mind. Typically this form of therapy combines talk therapy with an additional form of physical therapy. These physical therapies could include massage, dance, yoga, exercise, meditation, deep breathing, and relaxation techniques. Somatic therapy was developed in theRead More
In movies and television shows, we often see a group of concerned family or friends sitting in a room waiting to host an intervention for an unsuspecting individual. The outcome of that intervention often depends on the television show or movie that we are watching. In real life, a staged intervention, especially without a trainedRead More