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STOP telling people to be strong after the death of a loved one. | Grief and loss
I was at my friend's mom's funeral, and I couldn't help but notice how many people were telling her to be strong. "You have to be strong for your family," they said. "You need to be strong for your kids." I wanted to scream at them. Didn't they realize how much pain...
How EMDR therapy can help Reduce or Eliminate Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma | EMDR Therapy
Anxiety and depression rates are at an all-time high and continue to rise. There are two kinds of depression: hormonal and situational. If it is a hormonal imbalance, you need to be on medication. Can't do anything about it. Think of it like having high blood...
Are prescription medication good for mental health long term?
The FDA-approved prescription medication, Zoloft and Paxil are like a Band-Aid approach to mental health problems. It is putting Band-Aids on broken bones. Medication is like a life jacket. Even Olympic swimmers need a lift jacket when swimming in the middle of the...
4 Ways to Improve Self Esteem When You Have Depression
Depression and low self-esteem are two sides of the same coin. While low self-esteem leaves people vulnerable to depression, depression can absolutely destroy self-esteem. But, though low self-esteem may be deeply rooted, there are things you can do to improve it,...
Why People Misunderstand Anxiety
Did you ever play the game called “telephone” growing up? One kid whispered a secret message into the ear of the kid next to him. That kid then whispered the “same” message into the ear of the kid next to her. On and on each kid would whisper the message around the...
7 tips for getting through a breakup
No breakup is ever easy, but some breakups can make you feel like you’ve been sucker punched. And during those times, it can become sincerely difficult to see a way forward. Maybe your friends and family don’t seem to understand why you’re struggling so much, but you...
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