How to forgive yourself: 7 tips on how to deal with guilt and let go by Anthony Centore, PhD | Sep 19, 2024 | Feelings & Emotions, Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement “Forgive yourself. Let it go. Forget about it. Move on.” They’re easy phrases to say, but so much harder to actually do. We all mess up sometimes, whether it’s lashing out at a friend, engaging in self-destructive behavior, or cutting corners at work. Those mistakes often come with overwhelming feelings…
Can you be depressed and not know it? A look into the subtlety of depression by Laura Harris, LCMHC | Jun 27, 2023 | Depression, Mental Health Topics Right now, millions of people are suffering from depression—and some might not even know it. Despite being one of the more well-known mental health conditions, not everyone understands the signs. You may ask yourself: “Am I depressed? How can I be depressed and not know it?” That question has many…
Sleep divorce: Relationship doom or sleep hygiene? Why sleeping apart can be both good and bad by Theresa Lupcho, LPC | Feb 15, 2023 | Mental Health Topics, Relationships, Sleep Despite what it sounds like, sleep divorce doesn’t always spell the end of a relationship. It’s what happens when one or both partners decide to sleep in separate beds. As controversial as it sounds, it’s actually pretty common. But does sleep divorce truly spell the end of a relationship? And…
Election stress disorder: Navigating negativity, news alerts, social media feuds, and misinformation by Taylor Bennett | Nov 1, 2022 | Disorders, Media Use, Mental Health Topics, Stress Ruthless attacks on both sides of the political aisle, in hopes of persuading voters. Nonstop alerts about the latest campaign news, like who’s projected to win the election or who has had the latest political blunder. Fights between “friends,” for all of Facebook and Twitter to see. Misinformation that begs…
My negativity is ruining my life—challenge this mindset by changing your thoughts, actions, and environment by Taylor Bennett | Oct 5, 2020 | Feelings & Emotions, Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement Negative Nancy: We all know one. In fact, some of us are guilty of becoming a negative Nancy ourselves. Anytime something goes remotely wrong, these individuals curse their bad luck and wait for the rest of the world to come tumbling down. They expect the worst and view the glass…