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How COVID-19 Has Improved Online Therapy
Online therapy. Teletherapy. Telemedicine. Virtual health. Whatever you want to call it, the process of practicing medicine online has become more popular and more important than ever. That is largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many doctors and therapists across the country have opted to “go virtual” for the time being, seeing patients through a video screen, rather than in-person. The current goal, of course, is to keep everyone safe. But, there is a good chance that popularity will continue, even after the pandemic is over. Granted,...
read moreSecret or Forgotten? – Why It’s Often Challenging to Identify Traumas
Many people go through life wondering why they struggle in certain areas but aren’t able to pinpoint any reason. Maybe it’s anxiety, chronic aches and pains, or an enduring sense of loneliness. People yearn for answers about their emotional and behavioral difficulties and sometimes end up blaming themselves for the way they are. If this sounds familiar, you may have unidentified trauma. Identifying trauma is a challenge for several reasons. Trauma Can Happen Early Trauma sometimes occurs so early in childhood that people don’t realize...
read moreWhy High-Functioning Depression is Not Okay
High-functioning depression is often given less attention and is regarded with less urgency than more debilitating forms of depression. This isn’t okay and it shouldn’t be considered the ‘norm’. Just ask anyone who is considered a high-functioning, depressed individual. The symptoms of high-functioning depression are often the same as more severe cases. However, they may feel or appear less intense. This, of course, doesn’t make this form of depression any less real or harmful to the person experiencing it. Most people who have...
read moreDark Winter: How to Cope with COVID and Seasonal Depression
It’s beginning to look a lot like…a long, dark winter. For some people, seasonal depression is nothing new. But, 2020 has been especially difficult already. With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging (and even surging) in some parts of the country, seasonal depression may seem overwhelming worse this year. Seasonal depression can be hard if you struggle with it. You wake up when it’s dark and cold, and you might even go to work in the darkness and come home the same way. It’s easy to feel unmotivated, unproductive, and sad. With the...
read moreOnline Anxiety Treatment: Why It Works
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the lives of almost everyone in some way. But, there are two things it has caused that really can’t be denied; an influx of anxiety and a necessary push to take advantage of online resources. People are working from home, children are going to school remotely, and even telehealth has become more popular than ever. These options were already available and growing in popularity before the pandemic, but now, they have become a necessity. The uncertainty caused by COVID-19 (and other tense situations) has...
read moreGrowth After Trauma: Finding Purpose & Meaning
After going through a traumatic experience, it’s normal to grieve. It’s normal to feel as though you’re going through a period of suffering. Many victims of trauma blame themselves and end up feeling guilt or shame for what happened. As a result, it can be difficult to find any purpose in your life or what you’re doing. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. You don’t have to blame yourself for the trauma you experienced, or the struggles you might have in “getting over it”. The reality is, you can find purpose in your life again. You can...
read more5 Common Defense Mechanisms (& How to Tell if Yours are Holding You Back)
Defense mechanisms are strategies people use to fight back against stress and worry. Everyone uses them at some point, and there are different defenses that seem to work better for some people than others. Unfortunately, not all defense mechanisms are helpful. First, some of them might be allowing you to ignore reality. When you don’t face your stressors head-on, you’ll never get to the bottom of what is causing them. With that in mind, let’s look at five common defense mechanisms and how to tell if they might be holding you back. 1....
read moreAm I Sad or Depressed? How to Tell and What to Do About It
It’s perfectly normal to feel sad from time to time. If you’re going through a particularly rough situation or hard time in life, you might have feelings of sadness more than you usually would. But, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re struggling with depression. On the other hand, it’s important to recognize depression for what it is. If you do have the signs and symptoms of depression and you dismiss it as sadness, it could easily become worse, and much harder to manage. So, how can you tell if you’re depressed or just sad? Knowing The...
read moreWhy Online Therapy Is So Effective For Alleviating Depression
Online therapy has become increasingly popular over the last few years. Advancements in technology have made it easier than ever for patients to connect with therapists all over the country. As you know, there are many benefits to online therapy. It’s convenient, it’s accessible, and it’s often even less-expensive than in-person options. The biggest benefit of online therapy, though, is how effective it actually is. There have been some questions raised as to whether it’s as impactful as in-person therapy. But, the good news is that it...
read moreHow You May Be Minimizing Your Trauma & Key Ways to Honor Your Emotions
Trauma impacts everyone differently. But, one of the biggest mistakes those dealing with a traumatic event can make is ignoring their own feelings and emotions. It’s not uncommon to feel as though you need to push your emotions down for a variety of reasons. Maybe you think they aren’t justified. Maybe you’re embarrassed. Perhaps others are telling you to “get over it” or move on. Sometimes, you can even feel like your feelings are your enemy. Do you choose to minimize your trauma as a defense mechanism? Or try to ignore them to...
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