Shame is excruciating and harmful. At its core, shame is the belief that we’re not good enough. Childhood is where most people acquire this message and the resulting shame-related wounds. What Contributes to Toxic Shame? Childhood abuse, neglect, trauma, bullying… all...
For many, the prospect of therapy – of having to open up and share your deepest most vulnerable self with a stranger – is terrifying. In fact, fear is cited as one of the main reasons many people who could benefit from therapy opt out, instead. However, the key to...
True or false? If you’re able to get out of bed each morning and make it into work, you can’t be that depressed. If you guessed false, you’re correct. Depression can begin like a fog or accumulation of clouds, gathering over time. It can look different depending on...
Thoughts are powerful. Maybe you’ve noticed – the more negative they are, the more they command your attention. Studies suggest that around 80% of scenarios that replay in the average person’s brain are negative. In fact, the reason you’re here today is partially...
You’ve been married 5 years now, and things are worse than ever.Not with the marriage specifically, per se. It’s the depression. Your partner has been dealt a huge dose of it, and is suffering. No matter what you do, it doesn’t seem to help. It’s human nature to...
If there’s anything worse than depression, it’s being depressed, and feeling as though you have no right, no reason to be. Feeling down, and then beating yourself up over it. But… how could I be depressed? I have so many blessings.Many people experiencing...
