Whether you have a small or large group of friends, you may find yourself constantly questioning yourself and your friendship. Friendship anxiety is real. Let’s learn more about what it is and how to cope.
5 Tips to Put Anxiety to Bed at Night
No matter what you decide to do before counting sheep, you have a pattern you follow before you to go to bed. But what if, even after you get ready to sleep, you struggle with anxious thoughts and feelings at night? Even though you’re prepped and ready for bed, your anxiety is keeping you up.
Here are 5 tips to put anxiety to bed at night (so you can sleep, too).
7 Healthy Ways to Process Trauma
After a trauma happens, you may start to get a little concerned that you’ll never feel like you again. No matter how desperately you want or try to have things go back to the way before the trauma occurred, it’s proving to be more difficult than you had imagined.
How Your Body Holds Onto Traumatic Memories
Trauma happens whenever we’re exposed to a disturbing or stressful event. Experiencing trauma is usually stressful enough the first time around, but unfortunately, trauma has a tendency to stay with us. Depending on the person and the traumatic event, trauma can be stored within different places of the body.
How Trauma Affects the Brain and its Functions
When it comes to traumatic events, the body and brain have a difficult time knowing when the perceived threat is actually over. That means that they’ll stay in this fight-or-flight mode for an extended period, which can have long-term effects.
Causes and Types of Attachment Trauma
If your needs were unmet as a child, you may experience a form of attachment trauma. Let’s learn more about the causes and types of attachment trauma.
Coping When You’re Living in a Non-Affirming Environment
Not being accepted, acknowledged, or supported is known as a non-affirming environment. Let’s learn more about how to cope when living in a non-affirming environment.
Post-Partum Depression: How Common Is It? 5 Ways To Heal
Everyone tells you that having a baby is one of the best things in the world. It’s a blessing. It’s a miracle. It’s an unforgettable experience. But what a lot of people don’t tell you is that it can also be hard, challenging, and emotional. The two aren’t mutually exclusive. Having a baby can come with a fair share of … Read More
Keeping Anxiety At Bay While Pregnant
Finding out that you’re expecting a child can bring a rollercoaster of emotions your way. A lot of people feel joy and excitement while others may feel nervous or unprepared. Some individuals can experience a combination of the two depending on the day or where they may be in their pregnancy.
It makes sense for someone to have anxiety about it all. Still, it is important to try to keep levels of stress and anxiety down while you’re pregnant.
High-Functioning Depression Explained
High-functioning depression is one of those forms of depression that is just as serious but can be a lot more challenging to spot. Let’s learn more about high-functioning depression and its causes, signs, symptoms, and treatment options.