therapy
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How To Regulate Your Nervous System for a Balanced Life
While I was growing up, I never learned how to properly express and convey my emotions. Over a long period of time, this led to extreme regulation and emotional dysfunction. I was constantly on-edge, waiting for the next minor inconvenience to completely ruin my day. Luckily, now I know that I don’t have to live…
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The Burden of Compliance: How Women are Taught to Suppress Anger
In breaking free from the chains of suppressed anger, we can create a society that allows everyone, regardless of gender, to embrace their emotions fully. By fostering open and honest communication about our feelings, we can develop healthier relationships and build a more empathetic and understanding world. So let’s challenge the norms, empower ourselves, and…
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Real Talk: Cannabis, Self-Medication, and Substance Abuse
Let’s get real about the dangers of self-medication for mental health relief. From cannabis to microdosing, we’ll discuss the nuanced path to wellness and the need for comprehensive support.
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Living with C-PTSD, Childhood Emotional Neglect, and Shame: A Personal Journey
Let’s talk about Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), and the gripping weight of shame. Explore the origins of these challenges, their wide-ranging effects, and the transformative path towards reclaiming emotional well-being, self-acceptance, and empowerment.
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The 8 Dimensions of Wellness, and how to nourish them
Living well takes discipline, courage, and a deep love for oneself. I’m here to help you obtain those pillars, and the rest will follow. Today, we’ll cover the eight dimensions of wellness, and provide examples for each that can help you start making strides in your wellness journey.
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Finding Strength in Needing Help: Healing from Hyper-Independence
At 16, I knew a few things very certainly: life isn’t fair, money doesn’t grow on trees, I could be anything, I could lose anything or anyone at any time, therefore I didn’t need any help, and I had to work my ass off for the things I wanted. And so I did.
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active rest: for fitness and healing
So you finally did the darn thing and started your fitness regimen – congratulations! This is a serious challenge that takes a lot of motivation, willpower, and truly hard work to achieve. Maybe you’re even starting to look forward to your workout routine, and you’ve learned that consistency is key in maintaining your momentum. Now…
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your negative attitude is hurting you and everyone in your life
Does everything suck? Is the world conspiring against you? Can you just not catch a break? Was today just another totally awful day? Or maybe… it’s just you.
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Why everyone should go to therapy (especially your parents)
Therapy can be incredibly helpful, but it starts with breaking down the barriers that prevent people from seeking help. Normalizing therapy and removing the stigma associated with mental health is crucial for creating a healthier world.
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Working from home and depressed? You’re not alone.
It was March 2020. The news was buzzing about the bars shutting down for St. Patrick’s Day, schools closing, and businesses across the world pledging “two weeks to slow the spread.”