Many people have experienced feeling detached from themselves at some point in life. This is more common when you are exhausted or have experienced a very stressful event, such as a physical assault or losing a loved one. But when this feeling of detachment becomes chronic, you may have a condition known as depersonalization or …
Everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their lives. For some, anxiety is a fleeting feeling that comes and goes. For others, anxiety is a chronic and debilitating condition that has a profound impact on their day-to-day lives. But what causes anxiety? Is anxiety hereditary or is it something that we learn from our environment? …
For a long time, scientists and mental health professionals have been debating whether or not depression is inherited. In other words, can you be predisposed to developing depression because of your genes? In this blog post, we’ll explore this topic in depth and try to provide a clear answer.What is Depression?Before we can dive into …
Codependency and interdependency are two terms often used interchangeably, but they are actually different. The key difference between codependency and interdependency is that codependency involves dependence on another to the point where it negatively impacts their life. Interdependence involves sharing roles but not being so dependent on another person that you lose yourself. Both can …
Getting help with depression starts with identifying it, which isn’t always as easy as it sounds. It’s not always clear when a low mood is a typical sadness or grief and when depression has taken hold. Sometimes depression hides behind other emotions like anger, which makes it harder to identify.Want to know more about depression …
What is a moral injury? As you might guess from the name, it’s an injury or wound not to your physical body, but to your conscience or sense of personal ethics. A veteran’s organization defines it this way: “Moral injury is when one feels they have violated their conscience or moral compass when they take …
Paranoia is one of the most common symptoms of schizophrenia, affecting a majority of people living with this condition. Paranoia can come and go, or it can be a constant struggle. It is important to understand that feeling paranoid is not a sign that you are crazy. It is actually an understandable reaction to what …
Do you find the moods of others dictate how you feel? Do you try to control others to control your happiness? If so, you may be struggling with codependency. Codependency is common when there is an addict in the family. Often, codependency occurs with types of mental illness, including anxiety and depression. If you’re struggling with codependency, …
When you’re seeking treatment to improve your mental health, it can be hard to understand all the different types of therapies available to you. Two of the most common types of therapies available today are cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy, known as CBT and DBT. Deciding which of these therapies makes the most …
People pleasing and trauma may not immediately seem to be connected, but for many, they are. We can respond to traumatic events in a lot of different ways, and if the techniques we use to manage them are successful, at least in the short term, they can become patterns.There are four primary ways to confront …
