Trauma is a term used to describe an experience or event that causes severe psychological distress. It is linked more to how the individual feels and responds, than to the event itself. It can be said to be the unique experience of an individual to an event or the [...]
If you have experienced anxiety and panic attacks before, you know how terrifying they can quickly become. The physical symptoms of rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, chest tightness, nausea, dizziness, and lightheadedness are enough to convince you that death is imminent. However, counselors are helping clients gain control [...]
You may have heard someone jokingly refer to him or herself as OCD because they can’t stand clutter or leaving dirty dishes in the sink. Or you may have heard someone casually use the term OCD to describe someone else’s habits or behaviors and wonder, “What does OCD stand [...]
We all face stress. Life comes with moments of missing the mark or running late. Stress is a part of our human nature. Some of us handle it better than others. If we don’t manage our stress it can cause our health to diminish. There are several things we [...]
When you turned forty or fifty, did your family or coworkers throw an “Over the Hill” party for you? These parties seem to happen less often than in the past as more people are remaining “younger” into their sixties, seventies, and beyond. These generations are changing the outlook on [...]
No one likes to feel out of control. We try to fight against our natural tendencies to go with the flow. But binge eating is a different behavior. It is grounded in compulsions, similar to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). People with OCD engage in behavioral patterns that interfere with [...]
None of us is exempt from experiencing life struggles. We can’t insulate ourselves from the loss of loved ones, hard relationships, work issues, and health challenges. To face life’s struggles well requires resilience, wisdom, and support. If you have the right frame of mind about life challenges, that can [...]
According to the National Institute of Mental Health Disorders, around 9.5% of American adults who are eighteen or over will suffer from a depressive illness such as major depression or dysthymia each year, including high-functioning depression. Thus, depression is a common mental health condition that affects many people, though [...]
Maybe you are sandwiched between caring for aging parents and your younger children. Or, you are facing a major life change, such as the death of a loved one or divorce. Stress can creep up on you and lead to feelings of anxiety. Whether it is the holidays, back-to-school [...]
Anger can be dangerous because it can leave you feeling as if you are out of control. Anger can lead to rash decisions and words that hurt. It is a powerful emotion with extremely destructive consequences. Anger sometimes leaves people broken and families ripped apart. So, what does God’s [...]
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