Dating can be challenging for anyone, but for those with past relationship trauma, it can be especially daunting. The fear of getting hurt again can lead to anxiety, depression, and a reluctance to open up to new people. However, vulnerability is essential for forming deep, meaningful connections. In this blog, we’ll explore strategies to help […]
Trauma
Traumatic Media May Be Impacting Your Mental Health
In today’s digital age, we are inundated with a constant stream of news, television shows, movies, and social media content that often depict traumatic events and distressing imagery. While consuming media can be entertaining and informative, it also has the potential to impact our mental health, particularly when it involves exposure to traumatic content. In […]
How to Tell if Trauma Therapy is Working
Trauma therapy is a crucial process for many individuals seeking to heal from the deep psychological wounds caused by traumatic experiences. Whether it’s through cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), or other therapeutic modalities, the goal is to alleviate the symptoms of trauma and help individuals reclaim their lives. But how can […]
Your Amygdala and PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It affects millions of people worldwide, leading to intense and debilitating symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event. To understand PTSD and its treatment, it’s essential to explore the role of […]
Navigating Trauma with Mindfulness: A Path to Healing and Resilience
Trauma can leave deep emotional scars that impact every aspect of our lives. Whether it stems from a single devastating event or prolonged exposure to adversity, trauma can disrupt our sense of safety, stability, and well-being. While the journey toward healing may seem daunting, mindfulness offers a powerful tool for coping with trauma and reclaiming […]
Recognizing When Sadness Crosses Into Depression
Sadness is a natural emotion that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. Whether triggered by a disappointment, loss, or life’s challenges, feeling sad is a common human experience. However, when sadness lingers for an extended period and begins to interfere with daily functioning, it may be a sign of depression. Distinguishing between ordinary […]
Dealing with Toxic Family
Remember in the 90s when we had all kinds of sweet and heartwarming family T.V shows For example there was Family Matters, Full House and even Fresh Prince of Bel Air. The common theme surrounding these sitcoms is family integration and support. The Winslows were always there for each other and even provided love to […]
The Invisible Thread of Anxiety and Trauma
Trauma and anxiety tend to intertwine within each other According to the mind organization, Trauma is defined as the experience of a very stressful, frightening or distressing event that is difficult to cope with. As we know anxiety can be defined as excessive worry and it can be classified into different categories. Trauma and Anxiety […]
Why Am I Paranoid?
“You’re so paranoid!” Has anyone said that to you? Well, Paranoia is not something you joke about. Paranoia is a serious psychological diagnosis. So what is paranoia exactly? The Better Health Channel defines Paranoia as the “irrational and persistent feeling that people are ‘out to get you’ or that you are the subject of persistent, […]
Differences Between a Psychiatrist and Therapist
There comes a time when we need to see a mental health provider. Depending on your circumstance you may be in need of a Psychiatrist or even a mental health counselor. What’s the difference? Well for one it depends on what kind of services you are looking for. Not only that but each profession requires […]
Self-Harm: What it is and Why
Self harm is a difficult and painful topic that can affect everyone and anyone. Some find it difficult to communicate their emotions. Self harm is an unhealthy coping mechanism in which many use to deal with very stressful situations. Why should we be mindful? Well for one if left untreated it can directly result in […]
When Social Use Becomes an Addiction
Substance abuse has been known to be in the mix of mental health disorders. Meaning that individuals who exhibit new behaviors may use substance abuse as an unhealthy coping mechanism. Not only that, but many disregard the potential harm it can cause when consuming it with prescribed medications. Many struggle to find a healthier way […]
Eating Disorders 101
Anorexia and Bulimia Affects millions of individuals around the world. The World Health Organization reported that, “In 2019, 14 million people experienced eating disorders including almost 3 million children and adolescents(WHO,2023)”. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which the individual is severely underweight due to a distorted view of their weight. What does that […]
Conduct Disorder
You hear about all these different types of mental health diagnoses and some providers assume you are an expert. It can be nerve wrecking especially when the diagnosis is for a loved one. Have you ever heard of Conduct disorder? The Child Mind Institute defines Conduct disorder as; “a condition in which children and teenagers […]
FAQ: Bipolar I vs. Bipolar II
Bipolar Disorder Everyday more individuals are diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. There are four types of bipolar disorder: Bipolar 1 Bipolar 2 Cyclothymia Other specified/unspecified related disorders (Cleveland Clinic, 2022) When it comes to bipolar we tend to forget about the other types. You are probably wondering how are they different? The Ashley Addiction Treatment website […]
