It may seem contrary to link perfectionism to anxiety, but perfectionists typically struggle with anxious thoughts. We tend to believe that people who set and achieve goals are above mental conditions (although everyone struggles with their own issues). There is a difference between someone who sets ambitious goals and reaches them and a perfectionist. [...]
No one sets out to be in a relationship that undermines their health and well-being, but sometimes we find ourselves enmeshed in challenging situations like emotional abuse. Unhealthy relationships come in all shapes and sizes, and all kinds of people can find themselves in such a relationship. Emotional abuse isn’t always as easy to [...]
The beginning of a new year brings with it a flood of pledges made via social media and personal resolutions regarding how one intends to improve one’s life. People are frequently setting goals for improving their health, reducing their debt, returning to school, attending religious services, or devoting more time to their families as [...]
The cyclical nature of depression makes it hard to break. It’s hard to know what to do when you feel depressed. You may have days when it is easier to do nothing than even the most basic task. At times the brain feels coated in cotton, unable to form a full thought. One can [...]
There are breathing exercises for anxiety you can use to reduce symptoms and begin feeling better if you are experiencing breathlessness due to anxiety. Let's look at eight examples you can do at any time during the day or incorporate into longer self-care periods. 1. Exhale more slowly Sometimes deep breathing won't help you [...]
You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger. – Buddha What is anger? Anger is an emotion that is often identified as negative due to the impact of its nature. Anger is a response to many different experiences which include but are not limited to trauma, anxiety, [...]
You have most likely experienced some form of grief in your lifetime. Whether it be from the death of a loved one, a broken relationship or marriage, a loss of a job, or a betrayal. The grieving process comes in all shapes and sizes and can manifest itself differently in each person. Only people [...]
Having a strong work ethic is a good thing. When we have work to do, whether it is our dream job or simply some work that needs doing, doing it well is a sign of character. Good work done well can be a gift, to us and others, but our work was never meant [...]
Relationships are mysterious. We doubt the positive qualities in others, seldom the negative. You will say to your partner: do you really love me? Are you sure you love me? You will ask this a dozen times and drive the person nuts. But you never ask: are you really mad at me? Are you [...]
“When one is abandoned, one is left alone. This can happen through physical absence as well as physical presence. In fact, to be abandoned by someone who is physically present is much more crazymaking.” – John Bradshaw What are Abandonment Issues? Abandonment issues in adults can be linked to early childhood trauma. Abandonment issues [...]
