Codependent Relationships Defined You may have first heard of the word codependency in the 1980s in the context of alcoholism and drug addiction. A “codependent” referred to the spouse or family member of someone who was struggling with substance abuse. To be “codependent” meant that the family member changed their life to adapt to [...]
Have you ever wondered why men have affairs? It has nothing to do with whether your husband is still in love with you or even whether you find your marriage satisfying or not. It has everything to do with personal integrity, or who you are on the inside. Are you using your dissatisfaction with [...]
When a child is finding it difficult to adequately express negative emotions, they may lash out in anger with words or even with violent actions. Without the tools to adequately process and explain their feelings, parents may find themselves on the receiving end of outbursts of frustration and anger. This can be exhausting for [...]
“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear,” – Ambrose Redmoon Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor [...]
Myth: The Partner with Low-Desire Has a Hangup About Sex Most relationships consist of one high-desire and one low-desire partner. In general, one should not draw the conclusion that the low-desire partner is below average, or the high-desire partner is off the charts. It just means that their desires aren’t equal in their particular [...]
Try to remember a day when you felt particularly apprehensive and anxious. Perhaps it was day one of your new job or a time when you had to go for medical tests. In those situations, it is totally normal to experience some feelings of worry and concern. But imagine feeling like that every day. [...]
Depression is a huge issue across the United States. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that some 5-12 percent of the entire population will experience a major depressive episode in any given year. A major depressive episode can be absolutely crippling and can leave the sufferer completely unable to function. Thus, depression will [...]
Are you a parent struggling to help your adolescent deal with teenage problems? The thought that the little child you once knew is all grown up and wants to rule their own space can be troubling. You wonder how you missed the flight to this stage of their life. Seeing them deal with their [...]
Panic attacks can be incredibly frightening. Symptoms may include heart palpitations, chest pains, nausea, feeling weak, dizzy, or faint, having trouble breathing, and even experiencing a sense of terror. However, that is by no means a comprehensive list. Indeed, panic attack symptoms can vary greatly from person to person. Many of those who experience [...]
It can be extremely difficult and sometimes frustrating, to see a friend or family member struggling with mental illness. Though family or friends of those with mental illness may not have or understand ways they can positively impact that person’s well-being, there are still action steps that can be taken to remain supportive. Even [...]
