Talking about our trauma is difficult. Most of us are too uncomfortable, scared, or overwhelmed to get those words out. For some of us, telling our loved ones about our trauma is far more difficult than telling a professional about it. We do not want to put that stress or worry onto someone else. Many ofRead More
Mental illness can engulf an entire life if left untreated. Adults find themselves struggling to maintain and manage their mental illness every single day. When we have a child in our lives who we see struggling with mental illness, it can be scary and stressful. We want to take away their pain, their hardship, andRead More
Understanding your mind and body is a powerful thing. There is a big difference between “I’m tired” versus “I just do not want to.” Knowing when to let yourself rest is important. However, sometimes we need a little push not to make excuses. If you struggle with your mental health, this can be a very challengingRead More
When we are feeling stressed, it can affect every aspect of our lives. It can impact our work, our relationships, and how we react to situations. We cannot control some situations, and we need to learn to work through those situations to handle our stress in a healthy manner. Sometimes, however, we can manage the stressRead More
No. It is such a simple, small word. For many of us, though, it is a difficult word to say. We naturally want to agree, help, or do whatever is asked of us. Even when we are physically and mentally tired, we find ourselves overstretching to agree with what is asked of us. Learning toRead More
We all worry. For a lot of people, worrying is temporary. Eventually, you move on and stop worrying. For most, it is not debilitating. For some people, however, worrying and anxiety can be consuming. If you find that your worrying is prolonged, not seeming to go away, and disrupting daily activities, you may find professionalRead More
Almost everyone has a habit that they do not like. One person may think they consume too much caffeine, while another person may bite her fingernails when nervous. The term “bad habit” is subjective. What you feel is a bad habit someone else may think is perfectly fine. If you find yourself wanting to work throughRead More
There is a good chance you have never heard the term “imposter syndrome” before. You have, however, heard of the word “imposter.” People who struggle with imposter syndrome believe that they are undeserving of their achievements and the high esteem in which they are, in fact, generally held because of those achievements. Those with thisRead More
As many people refer to it, post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental illness that can be life-consuming if left untreated. It can engulf the person suffering, making it hard to work, have relationships, or maintain daily life. PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumaticRead More
Most of us live lives that are non-stop. We go from one activity to the next, with little thought of relaxation or rest. We do this, probably, because many people glorify being busy. Society tells us that we should constantly accomplish something, work on something, or push towards our goals. Most people forget that slowingRead More