Many individuals that struggle with alcohol- are also suffering from depression. Because alcohol can feed our brain’s serotonin receptors, it can make someone feel good for a short amount of time. But eventually the person crashes and feels even worse than they did before. And this vicious cycle continues and is, unfortunately, very hard to […]
5 Exercises & Tips to Lower Your Anxiety Before a Big Exam
For some of us, college was absolutely the best time in our lives. The freedom and friendships made those four years incredibly special. But college isn’t all sparkles and unicorns. For others, college is a completely different and often negative experience. As fun as it can be, it’s also incredibly stressful, especially when it comes […]
4 Ways to Reduce Anxiety on Your Coffee Break
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders affect roughly 40 million people over the age of 18 in the United States. Though these disorders are highly treatable, only 36.9% of those with anxiety seek treatment. Perhaps this is because of busy schedules or a lack of insurance that causes so many […]
Counseling for Social Anxiety
Now if you are like some Americans, part of you is happy for life to return to normal, and another part of you is experiencing what some psychologists call “re-entry anxiety” after quarantines, lock downs and seemingly video meetings for two plus years. According to a report from the American Psychological Association (APA), nearly 50% […]
Coping with a Loved One’s Serious Illness
When a serious illness strikes a family, everyone’s life is thrown into turmoil. Whether the illness is chronic or acute, no one can really prepare you for the responsibility of caregiving and the emotions that go with it. Unfortunately, as we throw ourselves into overdrive, doing everything we can to deliver the best care to […]
Skip the Ice Cream: Here’s A Better Post-Breakup Plan
Breakups are hard, there’s no two-ways about it. The emotional toll is enough to send many individuals into the fetal position with one hand wrapped around a spoon and the other around a pint of Häagen-Dazs®. The problem with reaching for comfort foods in times of crisis is that they set us up to feel […]
“Do I have a problem?” 5 Signs You May Want to Seek Help
When we speak about addiction, we tend to think of drugs and alcohol. But there are many seemingly benign activities that can become an addiction for some people. For some, watching porn is an activity done once in a while for fun, while others watch for hours every day alone. Some people shop only when […]
Practical Steps to Help Mitigate Depression Symptoms
Do you experience persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, hopelessness, worthlessness, or guilt? Are you feeling fatigued, anxious, restless, or like you can’t focus? Have you lost interest in the activities you once enjoyed, or have your coworkers or loved ones noticed that you’ve been more irritable than usual? If this sounds familiar, it may be […]
Mental Wellness for Our First Responders and Frontline Workers
None of us were truly prepared for the impact of Hurricane Helene; the heavy rain, wind and storm surge. While we try to prepare, seeing is believing. Whether you were driving down the west coast beaches in Florida, looking at the flooding around Tampa Bay or witness to the catastrophic devastation in the mountains of […]
5 Ways to Get a Better Night’s Sleep with Anxiety
Affecting nearly 40 million adults in the United States, anxiety is one of the country’s most common mental health conditions. Sleep disturbances such as insomnia are highly prevalent amongst those who suffer from an anxiety disorder. If you have trouble falling asleep, it may heighten or trigger your anxiety, and vice versa. While it can […]
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