Mom guilt is a term that’s often thrown around to refer to the concept of perfectionism as a mother, and the ways in which moms have to constantly keep up with unrealistic expectations. This resonates with a lot of moms, to be sure, but what about the other type of guilt? What’s Mom Guilt About,…
Opioid addiction is a serious issue and becomes even more serious if a dear person is addicted. We have collected a few easy ways to find out whether the addiction is real or not. We do not want to scare you but opioid overdoses have taken the lives of over 800,000 Americans during the time…
A couple of scientists used to examine the MRI scans of the brain and surprisingly, the scans of drug addicts and non-addict people were distinctly different from each other. Therefore, they concluded that if the substance use is repeated for a while, the brain of an addict goes through different stages. At last, there comes…
What Causes the Fear of Change? The fear of change is a very common phenomenon. We are all afraid to take the first step even if we know that it will make our lives better. What causes fear of change? Fear of change is a natural reaction to uncertainty. It is hard to predict what…
Everything you need to know to easily find a therapist who is part of your insurance network. It’s not just you. Finding a therapist you click with can be difficult —let alone understanding the maze of health insurance rules and coverage. You can find great therapists, though, including ones who match with the payment and…
Is perfection driving your anxiety symptoms? Quite possibly. I have yet to meet a perfectionist who does not struggle with anxiety. Most of us know perfection is unattainable, so why do we so often demand it of ourselves? And how do we move away from perfection and start leaning into self-acceptance? Living into our values…
In a blink of an eye we go from the first day of elementary school to our first day at our corporate job. Time flies and we are constantly going through transitions, whether it is something as simple as the start of a new semester at college or moving to a completely new city for…
To help with ongoing cravings and to lessen the severe symptoms of opioid withdrawal, suboxone was developed as an alternative to methadone. If an individual has a strong desire to stop taking opioids but has intense cravings, they are likely a candidate for a Suboxone program. Because it binds to opioid receptors in the brain…
There’s often a difference between the face we show the world, and who we truly are inside. We are bound by social norms, expectations, and work politics, making it difficult to truly open up and express ourselves. My gradual awareness of this is what led me to become a therapist. I started out working as…
People who have psychosis can get better, they can feel better and reach their goals. I want to get that out of the way because it is important to say (especially if you don’t read past here) but, as I am sure you guessed, it is a little more complicated than that, so I am…