Do you have a ‘toxic’ friend? The person who is a drain on your emotional and mental resources and wellness? Perhaps that kind of person is in your life right now. It can be challenging to identify the patterns of a toxic friendship. This article will discuss the traits of a toxic friendship and what you can do about it.
Read MoreOur attachment styles as adults play a role in the outcomes of our relationships. Learning about the dynamics of adult attachment may prove useful in maintaining and nurturing your relationships. Understanding your and your partner’s attachment style may help you improve your relationship.
Read MoreBeing a highly sensitive person is not a disorder, it is a personality trait. Research suggests that there are degrees of sensitivity, and highly sensitive people fall on a spectrum. Highly sensitive people experience emotions, sensory input, and the world in a deep way. While this makes them emotionally keen and intuitive, it also makes them more susceptible to getting stressed.
Read MoreTrauma is what happens inside our bodies and minds both during and after a traumatic experience. Experiencing trauma can result in trauma-related disorders. This includes anxiety disorders and panic attacks. There are things that you can do to help you on your way to recovery. Trauma therapy can help you overcome trauma-based mental health issues.
Read MoreSomeone with OCD struggles with obsessive thoughts that lead them to carry out compulsive or repetitive behaviors. If they try to ignore the thoughts and resist performing the compulsions, it can cause distress and signs of anxiety. Having OCD can be exhausting and frustrating. OCD symptoms are often misunderstood and stereotyped. OCD treatment such as CBT and ERP can help.
Read MorePersonal boundaries are the values, limits, and rules we set for ourselves within our relationships. Having boundaries is integral to how others treat us and perceive us. They are also important to how we treat and perceive ourselves. But what exactly are boundaries? How do we establish them, and how do we enforce them?
Read MoreAn estimated 20 million women and 10 million men struggle with disordered eating at some time in their lives. Eating disorders are caused by a variety of biological, social, environmental, and psychological influences. An eating disorder is characterized by a dysfunctional obsession with weight, food, and body image.
Read MoreDoes depression manifest differently in women than in men? Yes, it can.
Women are also at higher risk for developing depression related to financial concerns, marital problems, and issues with work-life balance. According to hopkinsmedicine.org, women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression. This article will detail some of the signs and symptoms of depression in women.
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