Being in a relationship with someone who struggles with depression can be difficult. It is hard to know what you can do to help and you constantly worry about saying or doing the wrong thing. It is also difficult to know if what you are doing is helping, causing you to get discouraged and feel… Read More ›
When you are feeling depressed, you probably aren’t thinking too much about the foods you are eating. But, research shows that eating right can give your brain the tools it needs to avoid (or even treat) depression. Let’s get real here, when we eat right, we tend to weigh less and feel better overall. But… Read More ›
Why do men show depression and anxiety differently? Indeed, men and women are nothing alike. In terms of showing feelings of anxiety or depression, they react in many different ways. While a woman might cry or express nervousness or unrest, a man may react with anger, alcohol abuse, or even muscular aches and pains. Men with Depression and Anxiety are… Read More ›
There is no question that women generally get less sleep than men. They are raising young children and have significant hormone fluctuations, making it harder to catch those necessary zzz’s. In fact, the Society for Women’s Health Research found that women are 1.4 times more likely to report insomnia than men. However, research shows there… Read More ›
With suicide rates at an all-time high, we must know and understand the signs and symptoms to look out for. Suicide is preventable and is never the answer to your problems. If for any reason you think you may be suicidal or just don’t feel like yourself, please consider seeking help from a licensed mental… Read More ›
Suicide rates among teens and young adults are at an all-time high, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts can’t pinpoint exactly why the number of teens and young adults taking their own lives is continuing to increase. But, many blame things such as the use of digital platforms, economic distress, and… Read More ›
What is Peter Pan Syndrome? Do you remember Peter Pan? You know the boy who doesn’t grow up. I mean, who doesn’t want to stay a child forever? Life was easy as a child, less responsibility, more fun, and way fewer worries to consume our days with. But, as an adult there comes a time… Read More ›
When we think of painful life experiences many times we jump right to trauma, but abandonment can be just as raw and painful as physical or emotional trauma. Abandonment, such as a parent or grandparent who suddenly leaves a child, can stay with a person through their whole life. It can be easily triggered by… Read More ›
Stress is part of our everyday lives. It comes and goes based on the days’ events resulting in the release of the stress hormone cortisol in our bodies. Cortisol is our brain’s natural response to both minor moments of stress—also called good stress or eustress, which can be beneficial for our productivity, such as… Read More ›
Toxic relationships can sneak up on anyone. You might enter a relationship thinking your partner is one way and later find out he/she/they have a different side of them you had yet to really see. They could be controlling. Having a controlling partner is dangerous and unhealthy. Sometimes, especially when love is involved, it can… Read More ›
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