Have you noticed? As time goes on, we keep getting more abbreviations. From texting shortcuts (if you have a teen with a smartphone, you know) to professional credentials – keeping abreast of what each one means and represents makes it feel as though we need a...
Relationship anxiety is somewhat of a broad term. It shows up in different ways, and there are complex underlying causes and reasons why it may appear. Often, it arises due to a combination of reasons. No matter what though, it’s uncomfortable, and may be highly...
The incident; you still remember every last detail. Even though it happened 15 years ago, you remember what you were wearing. A gray and black striped skirt. You’d had for quite a while, but got rid of it right after. You remember how powerless it made you feel. You...
Trauma is defined as, “a deeply distressing disturbing experience.” Now, here’s where it gets tricky, “distressing” and “disturbing” are subjective to each person. There’s no way to decipher whether or not something will have a lasting impact on you. A specific event...
When watching a TV show, documentary, or YouTube video, it’s easy to detect content filmed pre Covid. Remember how innocent we all once were? Covid shook the world as it swept through, spreading an unhealthy dose of anxiety and depression along with harmful particles....
Imagine you’re cooking, and the pan catches fire. You’d react, right? Choices are to either grab the flaming pan and rush outside with it or smother it. Grab the fire extinguisher you think. Do something. Yet oftentimes, when our brain starts running away with us,...
