Many people often confuse psychiatrists and psychotherapists when searching for a mental health professional. Contrary to popular belief, we are not one and the same. In layman’s terms, a psychotherapist is a person who treats mental disorders by psychological rather than medical means. On the other hand, a psychiatrist is [...]
Stress can cause havoc in our lives if we don’t take steps to manage the symptoms. Increased levels of stress and worry can affect your body, your thoughts, and feelings, along with your behaviors. Each person can experience stress-related symptoms in a different and unique way. It often targets [...]
Guest Contribution by Dariusz Konopka You know that knot in your stomach, that uncomfortable feeling of dread that makes it impossible to perform the task at hand the way you want to. It could be as innocent as greeting a new person, or as important as making a major [...]
Courtesy of www.blurtitout.org When we have depression, it can be hard to ask for help. Being open and honest about our illness can feel difficult. We don’t know what to say. We don’t know how people will react. We may feel guilty, or ashamed, or worry about being a burden. [...]
Courtesy of www.blurtitout.org Living with depression can give us a whole range of symptoms. Some are quite well known, such as low mood, sleep difficulties, and limited energy. Other symptoms are less well-known, or less talked about. Our depression may bring symptoms that we find embarrassing. Because of the silence [...]
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults 18 years of age and older, or 18% of the population (National Institute of Mental Health). Although highly treatable, only one-third of anxiety sufferers seek treatment (Association and Depression Association of America). In contrast [...]
When you’re angry, what do you think about? Do you think about the injustice that you’re suffering, or the person who caused you pain, or the event that just happened? The answer is: Probably, you think about all of that. But what you might not think about that’s affecting [...]
Too often, people take mistakes as a sign of personal failure. This core belief often comes from messages acquired from family of origin during one's formative years, as well as traumatic or distressing experiences. One then carries these messages through later life, impacting our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. Coming [...]
