People-Pleasing as a Trauma Response: Are You a People-Pleaser? When the desire to avoid conflict becomes a trap. "I'm always there for everyone, but who's there for me?" This familiar question highlights a common behavioral pattern known as people-pleasing. People who identify with this pattern often prioritize the needs of others over their own, driven [...]
Grief or Depression - and why the difference is important Understanding the Difference Grief is an inevitable part of life. We all experience loss, and our reactions can vary widely. Sometimes, it can be difficult to distinguish between normal grief and depression. Feelings of sadness, loneliness, loss of appetite, and difficulty sleeping are just some [...]
Finding a Therapist: Your Comprehensive Guide Decided to seek therapy and now you're looking for a therapist? Great! It's a brave and important step towards change and growth. But how do you find the right therapist among so many options? Since I'm asked this question so often, I decided to expand on the topic beyond [...]
Why It's Important to Heal from Trauma Trauma is an open wound of the soul that can be healed. Trauma can be healed; Each of us carries unseen, open wounds as a result of difficult experiences. Just as an open wound on the body leaves a deep mark, trauma leaves a deep imprint on the [...]
ADHD or Anxiety From Boredom Are you struggling with ADHD? If you're reading this, chances are you or someone you know is living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Perhaps you find yourself jumping from one task to another, struggling to focus, or even feeling a bit anxious as a result. So, what's the connection [...]
Dissociation as a Response to Trauma Dissociation as an Unexpected Protection Just as a fortress protects its inhabitants from external threats, our brain develops defense mechanisms to shield us from emotional pain. One of these mechanisms is dissociation. What is dissociation? Dissociation is a state where our mind temporarily "disconnects" from reality. It can feel [...]
What is Mindfulness Anyway? A Simple Explanation Mindfulness - everyone is talking about it It's hard to escape the word "mindfulness" these days. It pops up everywhere, from cookbooks to meditation apps. But what does it mean to be "mindful"? And why is it so important? Mindfulness, simply put, is being present in the moment. [...]
Let's Break Down That First Date (or Job Interview) Anxiety First date and anxiety Hold up, and before you start breaking a sweat just by reading that sentence, take a deep breath. We all experience anxiety sometimes, especially in new social situations. It’s completely normal to feel a bit nervous before a first date or [...]
Ginkgo Biloba: Natural Remedy for Anxiety What is Ginkgo Biloba Ginkgo Biloba, an extract from an ancient tree, has gained significant popularity in recent years due to its promise of improving brain function. One of its most common uses is for the treatment of anxiety. But is there scientific evidence to support these claims? What [...]
Rigid Thinking: The Prison of Our Minds How Rigid Thinking Limits Us and Prevents Us from Living the Life We Want Do you feel stuck? Unable to move forward in life? So caught up in thinking about the past or worrying about the future that you forget to live in the present? If you answered [...]
