Understanding High-Functioning Depression
The Keys to Understanding High-Functioning Depression The three most common causes of High-Functioning Depression and three reliable solutions. High-functioning depression, also referred to as dysthymia, can be hard to spot. Unlike significant depression, high-functioning depression is low-level, chronic, and lacking a clear trigger. Interventions for high-functioning depression include self-care, creative expression, and medication. The image […]
The Healing Power of Hate
Key points There are many circumstances when hate is an appropriate and necessary response. The goal is not to oppress hateful feelings but to release them without harming ourselves or others. Hate is a source of tremendous energy that can be channeled into positive change. The word “hate” provokes strong responses. Some parents forbid their […]
The Talking Cure Review
Time Square Chronicles One of the entrée’s in the Winterfest at the Hudson Theatre Guild, The Talking Cure by Sean Grover, is an insightful look at how psychotherapists can have deep-rooted problems of their own. As Arthur (Josh Bouchard), the therapist in the play states “ Day after day after day, we lose ourselves in our […]
3 Signs You May Have Suffered Childhood Emotional Incest
Parents are the first relationships in a child’s life. Everything they learn about relationships is modeled by their parents. Even before developing language, children absorb their parents’ feelings and behavior, their moods, their way of communicating, or how they express affection or frustration. How the Emotional Incest Develops It is not a recognized clinical diagnosis […]
How a Sober Coach Can Help People Recover from Addiction
Sober coaches know better than anybody that addiction is a devastating and heartbreaking condition. For those struggling with substance abuse, or the loved ones who witness their descent, it can be an endless battle with the darker sides of our nature. It’s a struggle that far too many people are losing. According to the Centers […]
3 Signs That You’re a Prisoner of Your Expectations
It’s natural to have high expectations. But what happens when your expectations are overblown? Over-hyped expectations can have a devastating impact on your life in three key areas: 1. Self-Esteem: You set the bar too high for yourself. “I’m going to lose 10 pounds in three days.” “I’m going to increase my income in the […]
3 Signs You Need a Lifestyle Change
If you’re reading this post about a lifestyle change, chances are you feel dissatisfied with life. You may feel unhappy with your relationships, stuck in your career, or sick and tired of battling anxiety or depression. Yet, despite many efforts to improve your life, every day still feels uninspired. What do you do then? Common […]