7 Reasons to Avoid Doomscrolling
Anxiety, Crisis, Trauma, and PTSD, Depression, Stress ManagementIn today's digital age, many of us find ourselves endlessly "doomscrolling" through negative news feeds and social media timelines. This habit involves continuously consuming negative news, leading to increased stress and anxiety. While staying…
Grief: It’s not just about death
DepressionWhen we talk about grief, our minds often go to the loss of a loved one. However, it's essential to realize that grief can take various forms. Regardless of the circumstances, grief is a natural and healthy response to loss.
Understanding…
Holiday blues – Surviving the holidays and mental health
Depression
The "summertime blues" are a common phenomenon among many individuals, but the holiday blues, while just as prevalent, aren't as normalized. The holiday blues can be far worse for many people, and there are reasons for this that often compound…
Help! Teenage Depression!
DepressionMost parents understand teenage angst: the sometimes obnoxious independence and defiance, even seemingly random outbursts of anger and frustration over minor annoyances (which, well, are minor to the adult, but to a teen, often feel like a major…
Anticipatory Grief (pre-grief)
DepressionAnticipatory grief, or pre-grief, happens when we know when in advance that we are going to lose something or someone that we care about. It may be due to terminal illness of a loved one, an impending job loss, the loss of a relationship or…
Grieving an unfair loss
Depression, Personal developmentBalancing the anger and sadness of an unfair loss can feel impossible, especially in the beginning. First, breathe and understand that this will pass even though it does not feel like it. Before going any further, if you are unsure, please get…
Depression
DepressionDepression has been described as a dark cloud that just doesn't go away. It has also been described as a deep, dark, suffocating reality that seems to have no relief in sight. Even things that you know would help seem unattainable. If you are here, please let me help.