Do you spend valuable time worrying about those around you? Are you wondering why you often feel burned out and overwhelmed thinking about tasks you need to complete to help someone else? Have people given you compliments for being so accommodating? You may be codependent. 1. Caretaking despite it taking over your wellness/time. This…
Life is full of transitions. From birth to death, we are always on the move. While most people focus on the big events in life, like marriage or childbirth, other transitions can be just as important and impactful to our well-being. These small yet significant changes happen all the time: A new job, a move…
So much of how we produce and consume news has drastically changed in recent years. The way today’s world communicates and receives the news is very immediate, constant, repetitive, and right at our fingertips. The news itself and the way news is presented takes a toll on our individual minds and society’s mental health. It…
We’ve heard it before but it’s official y’all. Your favorite morning (and early afternoon) drink may be contributing to your anxiety. It’s called “caffeine-induced anxiety disorder” (DSM- 5). This is a subcategory of anxiety disorders that is getting a lot more attention lately. It is triggered by regular caffeine use for an extended period…
https://www.orlandparkcounselors.com/blog/2022/9/14/what-are-symptoms-and-causes-of-anxiety Your chest tightens. Beads of sweat form on your forehead.Your heartbeat quickens. You feel warm, no hot all of a sudden. It seems to always happen at the worst possible times. When you’re trying to get ready for bed. When you have a big presentation or deadline at work. Even when you’re about to go…
The title of this blog is purposefully misleading. As a person in recovery for twenty years, working an active program in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Recovery Dharma, and myriad self-care practices, I still can’t purport to know everything about addiction. I have two masters degrees, one in addiction counseling and the other in clinical psychology and…
This is by far the most frequently asked question I get asked by potential clients. It’s hard to find information on what the process of EMDR is actually like to go through. I see a lot of overly technical discussion and also vague stories of the “magic” that is the result of EMDR. I’m hoping…
When was the last time that you ate a meal that you truly enjoyed? Do you remember what the food tasted like, smelled like, textures, colors, the temperature of the food? Do you remember where you were when you had this meal? Were you alone or were you with friends or family? Do you remember…
Setting boundaries and maintaining them can be like hanging clothes to dry in a tornado at first- it feels like no matter how many times you say “no” or explain your limits, they get blown right over. Read how to say no and make it stick! Setting boundaries can be so foreign, a skill…
While depression is a serious illness, you can fight back against it and win if you know what to do when it strikes. If your depression is severe, however, it’s important to seek the advice of a physician. Most people with depression have a mild to moderate form, and they can do a lot to help…