Most people struggle with self-esteem and perception at some point in their lives. During these times, it can be difficult to believe that those around us really do care about us. Sometimes, it seems more logical that they actually don’t like us, or may even hate us. Other times, we…
Everyone knows what stress feels like—but understanding all of the potential effects and triggers can be difficult. That’s why we’ve laid out some of the most important facts about stress, plain and simple. Take a closer look at what stress really is, from its biological basis to the most common…
For those searching for the “signs you need to go to a mental hospital”, chances are, you’re not feeling like yourself at the moment. Perhaps you’re experiencing extreme amounts of stress, depression, or anger. These aren’t easy emotions to cope with, even under the best of circumstances. Thankfully, determining the…
Though life can be filled with meaning and joy, it can also feel unbearably hard and overwhelming at times. It’s important to set up resources and habits for yourself when life gets that way, but sometimes it’s difficult to know where to begin, or even to muster the energy to…
A self-harm relapse occurs when someone engages in self-harming behavior after a period of approximately 3-4 weeks of abstaining. A self-harm relapse can happen via the same mechanism of self-harm or a different behavior. During a relapse period and the hours or days afterward, the individual may face additional temptation…
Anticipatory grief is the feeling of foreboding, overwhelm, and sadness that we might feel before experiencing a significant loss. Although our worries about the future may never come to fruition, that doesn’t mean that our emotions aren’t real. Anticipatory grief symptoms can be difficult to manage, though, especially when they’re…
Anxiety and anger are common emotional states that many of us experience—sometimes daily. But when we’re unable to manage the intensity of these emotions, they might transform into chronic issues. This means that it’s important to think through the causes of anxiety and anger, as well as how to prevent…
Most of us have experienced a stretch of time that we might call a “funk.” We may feel anxious, downtrodden, frustrated, or even just plain tired. Sometimes, we might not even know why—but for whatever reason, we’re off our game. Getting out of a funk may not seem easy, and…
When it feels like your emotions are running high, it can be a lot to deal with. However, when emotions heighten, they might be reacting to something in your life, whether you know what it is or not. They could be a sign that something might need your attention. When…
Most of us know by now the somersaults our stomachs can turn, and the cold sweat that may bead our forehead when we start to get anxious. But when that uncomfortable tension builds, anxiety nausea—nausea caused by our physical reaction to feeling anxious—may develop. Even though anxiety arises in our…
Anxiety is a human response to stressful stimuli. In other words, it’s normal. Whether we’re late for work, have ruined our favorite shirt, or totally failed a first date, life certainly offers us a lot to be anxious about. However, when anxiety stops becoming an intermittent experience and becomes more…
Grief is something most people would rather avoid. But inevitably, the emotional whirlwind of grief and bereavement is a process each of us goes through in our lifetime. Grief is about loss—a loss of any kind, whether it’s the death of a family member, pet, the end of a relationship,…
