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!
Life throws curveballs. Whether it’s a job loss, a relationship ending, a health scare, or just the general weight of adulting, challenging phases are inevitable. During these times, it’s easy to let self-care fall by the wayside.
These aren’t just signs of a busy life; they could be indicators of burnout. We live in a culture that often glorifies being busy, but pushing ourselves to the limit without taking care of our mental and emotional wellbeing can have serious consequences.
Life throws curveballs. Sometimes they’re gentle lobs, easily caught. Other times, they’re fastballs aimed right at your core, triggering big transitions – a new job, a move, a relationship change, loss, or even just a significant shift in life stage.
Life throws curveballs. Sometimes they’re gentle lobs, easily caught. Other times, they’re fastballs aimed right at your head. When those fastballs connect, it can feel like everything is crumbling, and an anxiety attack might be the result.
It’s a surprisingly common experience, and for many, it’s a sign of depression. It’s not a sign of weakness, or something to be ashamed of. It’s a health condition, just like any other, and there’s help available.
Do you ever feel like you’re wired differently than everyone else? Like you see the world through a unique lens, and it’s hard to connect with others on a deeper level? Maybe you struggle with feelings of emptiness, have a hard time forming lasting relationships, or find yourself constantly questioning your own motives and the motives of those around you.
Understanding patterns of manipulative behavior is crucial for protecting your emotional well-being. This article will help you uncover those patterns, specifically as they relate to traits often associated with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD).
These feelings aren’t just “relationship baggage.” They can be signs that you’ve experienced unhealthy relationship dynamics, and those experiences can sometimes lead to symptoms similar to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Resilience isn’t about avoiding those falls; it’s about learning how to get back up, even when every fiber of your being wants to stay down. This isn’t about pretending everything is okay, or “positive thinking” your way out of a tough spot.
Panic attacks are incredibly frightening, and if you’ve experienced one, you know how debilitating they can be. But what if those feelings are accompanied by something…different? Something that feels like losing touch with reality? It’s a scary thought, and one many people grapple with.