Relationships are complex and unique to each person, which means that relationship problems will also look different for every couple. However, a common problem that many couples run into is going long periods without having sex. Without proper communication and clear expectations, partners can find themselves having issues with their…
Whether it’s because of work, school, big changes, or other life issues, stress can be hard to shake—especially if you don’t really know it’s there. Stress is pervasive, and can build slowly from a small kernel to a huge weight on your shoulders. If you don’t regularly employ stress management…
Imagine that you’re going about your morning as usual – making coffee, feeding the cat, tidying the bedroom – when your chest starts to hurt. The pain quickly mounts. Within minutes you’re drenched in sweat and you feel as if you’re suffocating. You close your eyes and try to take…
Anxiety can take your emotions from stable to elevated and nearly out of control very quickly. This can mean anything from feeling disproportionate worry to having panic attacks. That’s why it’s important to have solid coping and grounding techniques to help yourself either avoid these situations or bring your emotions…
At some point in time, everyone feels stress. It is a universal part of life, and yet if it isn’t dealt with effectively, it can start to affect our physical and mental health over time. The term “stress” doesn’t necessarily have a universally agreed upon definition, though a good working…
We often use “stress” and “anxiety” interchangeably, to describe intense worry or emotional distress. But in reality, there are distinct differences between the two—for example, one is considered a healthy emotion that can be beneficial, while the other is considered an unhealthy emotion that is all-around harmful. Let’s explore these…
Wellbutrin, also known as Bupropion, is a type of antidepressant that works to lift mood and increase energy. Specifically, Wellbutrin works by increasing norepinephrine levels, which can boost one’s alertness, and dopamine. As an antidepressant, Wellbutrin is typically used to treat depression, though on rare occasions it may be prescribed…
Anxiety is a very common mental health issue in the world today, and something that most everyone grapples with at some point in their lives. However, not everyone has problems with anxiety to the point of taking anxiety medication. People with intense feelings of anxiety, such as those characteristic of…
Anxiety is a protective emotion, meant to warn you about perceived danger or harm. For most, it’s an occasional feeling, one that will come and go in moments. However, for others, anxiety takes up a large amount of their emotional energy, causing more harm than good. This is where routine…
If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that life is stressful—or maybe that’s just my anxiety talking. I am a professional worrier. I worry about everything: what am I going to eat for breakfast? Oh, I hope the gym isn’t crowded; uh-oh, I might hit rush hour…
Maladaptive anxiety affects approximately 19 million U.S. adults—or up to 25% of the general population—and is distinct in that it progresses to consume one with overwhelming fear, panic and dread. In many instances, symptoms are intense to the point they cripple one’s personal relationships, career, and quality of life. Anxiety…
How to Have Peace of Mind: Counseling and Life Coaching Tips for Conquering Worry and Anxiety Peace of mind? “Yeah, right … ” you might be thinking. These days, finding peace isn’t exactly easy. After all, we have a million reasons to stress. Just think about it … An uncertain…
