Chronic Pain and Its Connection to Trauma
Chronic pain is a condition that affects millions of people, but its causes can sometimes be more complex than physical injury or illness. For many, chronic pain is tied to emotional trauma, often in ways that aren’t immediately obvious. If you’ve experienced trauma,...
Dating Someone with Depression: Tips for Supporting Your Partner (And Yourself)
Nearly 30% of American adults have been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives. It’s one of the most prevalent mental health conditions, and it can be extremely challenging to deal with. Depression can look like a black hole; it saps your ability to...
The Different Types of Intrusive Thoughts and How to Reduce Them
Have you ever had a thought pop into your head and it scared you because you didn’t know where it came from and it was distressing? That’s an intrusive thought. These are thoughts that seem to come out of nowhere, often accompanied by distress. These are not simply...
Is It Possible to Eat Too Healthy? Orthorexia’s Impact
Disordered eating is a big problem, especially for women and girls. Globally, almost a third of girls demonstrated disordered eating, and the prevalence of disordered eating continues to increase. While the DSM-V only includes five diagnosable eating disorders–...
