Overthinking is something we all do from time to time. However, when it happens all the time, it can become unhelpful, even detrimental. When your brain is constantly overthinking things, it can be easy to believe that everything it’s telling you is true, making it hard to trust people and…
As much as we might try, sometimes our minds aren’t very kind to ourselves. It may feel like small little jabs or feelings that rise up after a mistake, but negative thoughts can also feel big and heavy, often convincing us that our mistakes and flaws are who we are,…
What does it mean to experience dysphoria? For one, you’re not experiencing euphoria. You’re not happy, self-confident, and optimistic about the future. (Congratulations to all the readers who can maintain that state of being! You probably don’t need this website!) When someone feels dysphoric, which is the opposite of euphoric,…
Mental health advice on the Internet often boils down to a few general teachings about emotional regulation. We’re encouraged to learn coping skills and strategies for dealing with stress. We’re supposed to become more resilient in the face of adversity. We’re meant to manage our negative feelings in healthier ways….
Q: I am feeling super overwhelmed and alone. What are some things that I can do to calm down? A: We’re so sorry to hear that you’re feeling overwhelmed and alone. Those feelings are really difficult and we understand that it can be hard to find ways to calm and…
For years, I experienced unwanted thoughts. I’ll spare you the gruesome details, but chances are, you or someone you love knows just how bad the mind can get. In fact, we know a lot more than ever before the kinds of pain people are going through. To take some examples: The online…
“Little did I know that in these dark moments of early motherhood, I wasn’t simply reacting to the stress-inducing challenges of being a new mom. I was also unexpectedly dealing with a series of present-moment triggers that were causing me to relive the excruciating traumas of my youth.” Lindsay’s daughter,…
I’ve recently started counseling with Thriveworks, but I am at a complete loss on how to turn my life around. Every day, I feel like a zombie who is not actually living life but going through the barely functioning motions of life (I am currently diagnosed with chronic anxiety, depression,…
Did you know that adults have between 60,000 and 80,000 thoughts each and every day? Out of these 80,000, a majority of these thoughts are repetitive and a large amount of them are negative. Based on this information, two concerns come to mind: Where do these thoughts come from? What…
