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Loss & Depression: How Online Therapy Can Ease the Pain
Loss and depression often go hand-in-hand, and you may have experienced both over the last year. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, they have been two terms that have been brought to light more than ever. So many people have experienced a loss because of this pandemic. Maybe you had to deal with the death of someone you loved. Maybe your loss resulted from being let go from your job or watching your children miss out on things like sports and extracurricular activities. You might even be struggling with the loss of normalcy. Whatever the...
read moreThe Challenge of Managing Stress and Anxiety – 4 Effective Strategies
It seems like stress is an epidemic these days. If you ever feel you can’t escape your stress, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve been staying late at the office most days or juggling multiple jobs. Perhaps your schedule has been packed the past few weekends, and all you want is one moment to relax alone. Or maybe you can’t figure out which direction your life is headed and thoughts of your future leave you tossing and turning at night. If you want to manage your stress and anxiety, you’ll need to work out some effective strategies. The following...
read moreDealing with Chronic Pain? 4 Tips on How to Beat Depression and Thrive
Everyone experiences physical pain. It is an occasional, inevitable, and often a normal part of our daily lives. Chronic pain, however, exists on the extreme end of the life spectrum. Traditionally, it is defined as an ongoing pain that continues for at least six months. Of course, definitions like this are very much subject to individual interpretation. A common understanding of this kind of discomfort is that chronic pain exists solely as a medical condition. Thus, we think of it as a condition to be treated solely by a physician. On the...
read moreIs Trauma Making You Irritated and Angry?
Do you reach your boiling point too quickly or explode for no apparent reason at all? It isn’t unusual to feel hurt and angry if you have a traumatic past. Understandably, the memories of your ordeal may give rise to a sense of injustice and violation. However, if you notice that the anger you’re experiencing feels in someway beyond your control, or difficult to rein in, trauma may be inspiring your anger in unproductive or harmful ways. The reality, for many people, is that anger is a complicated part of life after trauma. It...
read moreUnderstanding How Exercise Can Reduce Anxiety
Everyone knows exercise is good for them. From magazine cover stories to talk show segments to Internet inundation, we’ve probably all memorized the facts. The trick, however, is getting started and keeping it going. For more people than we might imagine, tight abs and sculpted arms aren’t the be-all, end-all. So, what if you found out that exercise can truly enhance your mental health? More specifically, exercise can reduce the impact of the most common emotional health condition in the nation: anxiety. Exercise and Your Brain Exercise...
read moreMen and Depression: Why So Many Men Don’t Get Treatment
Over 17 million adults in the U.S. struggle with depression. Generally, women report having depression more often than men. However, men are less likely to talk about their struggles with the condition, let alone other mental health issues. The result, then, is that when it comes to men and depression, too many go untreated for far too long, if at all. These men experience all kinds of problems which only exacerbate the pain and struggle that they feel. Still, it is possible to get help for men that serves their unique needs and perspectives....
read moreHow Online Therapy Helps Prevent On-going Damage Due to Trauma
Online therapy has become “the norm” these days, thanks in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic. But, even as there appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel for the pandemic, it’s likely that virtual therapy will remain popular. It’s opened up many windows for people struggling that simply weren’t there before. That’s especially true for people who have experienced trauma at some point in their lives and are looking for ongoing help. If you went through a traumatic experience, whether it was in childhood or more...
read moreHow Racial Trauma Survivors Can Start Finding Peace
It’s hard to believe that we’re still dealing with racial trauma in the 21st century. But, the reality is that, though it lay dormant in the consciousness of large swaths of the country, it’s still just as widespread as ever. Racial trauma can come directly from someone else (or a group of people), from an experience, or even from watching the news. Experiencing or seeing a racial bias displayed can be disturbing or distressing. Unfortunately, experiencing any kind of racial trauma can have an impact on your relationships, your career, and...
read more5 Key Ways to Cope with Financial Anxiety
Money is one of the most powerful things in the world. It can be a great motivator, a great source of confidence, or it can tear you down with worry and insecurity. Unfortunately, many people have financial worries that plague them consistently. As a result, the power of money means something completely different to them. If you find yourself stressing or feeling anxious over your finances, you’re not alone. There are millions of people in debt across the country. Others are living paycheck-to-paycheck or wondering how they’re going to...
read moreHow to Best Support Your Depressed Partner
When your partner is struggling with depression, you might feel overwhelmed, helpless, and frustrated that you can’t do more to help them. While you can’t take away their feelings of sadness or hopelessness, one of the best things you can do is to support them. Still, you may be at a loss as to how to do that effectively. Thankfully, there are some things you can do to help them manage their depression. In doing so, you can be a source of comfort for them while also helping your relationship. So, what are the best ways to support your...
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