Our blog focuses mostly on stress and anxiety and tips to manage them, but we also cover general mental health topics. It is a known fact that stress puts us at risk of developing mental health conditions. Stress can also exacerbate underlying conditions.
In this category, read on stress management and topics related to mental health. Learn about schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, women’s mental health and more!
It’s incredibly difficult when someone you love feels…distant. Like they don’t truly see you, or care about your feelings. Maybe they’re charming one minute and cold the next. Perhaps you find yourself constantly walking on eggshells, trying to avoid triggering an outburst.
It’s tough when your past casts a long shadow. Childhood adversity – things like neglect, abuse, or witnessing trauma – can deeply impact how you see yourself and how you connect with others. These experiences don’t just happen to you; they can actually change the way your brain develops, influencing your emotional regulation, your ability to trust, and your patterns in relationships.
Family. The word evokes feelings of warmth, support, and belonging for many. But what happens when family dynamics are disrupted by a personality that consistently puts its own needs first, often at the expense of others? Understanding these complex relationships is crucial for protecting your own well-being.
Life throws curveballs. Sometimes those curveballs feel less like a challenge and more like a wrecking ball, leaving us feeling shaken, overwhelmed, and fundamentally changed. It’s normal to struggle after a difficult experience – a car accident, a natural disaster, the loss of a loved one, or something deeply personal.
Talking about depression can feel incredibly daunting – fear of judgment, not knowing what to say, or worrying about making things worse can all hold us back. But avoiding the conversation often makes things harder in the long run.
These feelings can be incredibly draining and isolating, impacting not just your romantic life, but friendships and family connections too. It’s easy to feel like you’re walking on eggshells, afraid to say or do the “wrong” thing.
Life throws a lot at us. Stress from work, relationships, finances – it all adds up. Sometimes, that buildup manifests as anxiety, a feeling most of us experience from time to time. But what happens when anxiety feels…different? What happens when it starts to feel like you’re losing touch with reality?
Anxiety isn’t just feeling stressed. It’s a natural human emotion, a signal that something might be wrong. But when that signal becomes constant, excessive, and interferes with your daily life, it can become a disorder.
Understanding these early warning signs isn’t about self-diagnosis; it’s about recognizing changes in yourself or loved ones that might warrant a conversation with a healthcare professional. It’s about being informed and proactive about mental health.
Relationships are messy. Even the good ones have their challenges. But when someone you care about has borderline personality disorder (BPD), navigating those challenges can feel…different. It can feel like walking on eggshells, experiencing intense emotional swings, and constantly questioning what’s real.