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7 Common Myths About Anxiety and the Facts
Anxiety is a normal part of life. It's a feeling of fear or worry that can be mild or strong. We all feel anxiety at some point in our lives. For some people, anxiety can be a short-term, manageable feeling. But for others, it can be a chronic, overwhelming condition....
A Personal Account About Practicing Mindfulness
Mindfulness has become a popular topic in recent years, and for good reason. The practice can improve mental health in a number of ways, allowing individuals to live their lives to the fullest. Here are some of the ways in which mindfulness can help improve overall...
The Positive Effects of Mindfulness on Your Physical Health
Although people primarily discuss how mindfulness positively affects the brain, it also provides many benefits to your physical health. Mindfulness is a great practice that can be done almost anytime and anywhere. There are also many forms of mindfulness practice that...
Lessons My Anxiety Has Taught Me
There's no doubt that anxiety can be debilitating. But it can also be a powerful teacher. If you're willing to listen, anxiety can teach you some important lessons. These are lessons that you can carry with you in all facets of life, that will teach you to become more...
Using Mindfulness to Stop the Damaging Cycle of Overthinking
"The key to happiness is not thinking too much." -Anonymous A lot of people tend to overthink things. They overthink the past, present, and future. They overthink the what-ifs, the maybes, and the could-have-beens. And in the process, they forget to live in the moment...
Car Accidents & Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Trauma can come in many forms. It can be a single, isolated event, or it can involve repeated exposure to traumatic experiences. Regardless of the type of trauma, it can have a lasting impact on mental and emotional health. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a...
Anxiety 101: What does it look like?
For those of us that have experienced anxiety, we know that it can be all-consuming. Anxiety can leave you feeling uneasy, nervous, distraught, distracted, and carrying around so many other icky feelings that makes it difficult to focus on a task or feel comfortable...
Are you a skeptic of journaling? Let’s talk.
If you’ve ever been on social media listening to influencers explain their routines, including journaling as a part of that routine and found yourself rolling your eyes? This may be because people tend to romanticize journaling so much it seems as if they’re...
Tell-Tale Signs That Your Mental Health is Needs Attention
Balancing your mental health is a lot like walking on a tightrope – you must be careful not to lean too far one way or another with your habits so that you can continue to maintain well-being, and it’s important to keep looking ahead and remembering that things will...
How to Find the Right Therapist
Congratulations! You have taken a huge step in choosing to see a therapist. Whether you’re going to therapy to recover from trauma, work on coping with anxiety or depression, or seeking relationship help, it is vital that you find someone who you feel comfortable with...