There are days when you just need help. You feel utterly overwhelmed, out of your depth, and bowled over by life. Your brain runs out of feel-good power, and you hit rock bottom, your mind just abandoning all hope. This is the point when you consider the pros and cons of a therapist vs psychiatrist, … Read more
We’re all searching for an easier life; a less stressful life. The constant barrage of demands and expectations put on us often becomes overwhelming. And the idea of escaping in some way, grows more and more appealing. For some people, a weekend away or a walk in the hills is enough to recover from that … Read more
Mental health is an important aspect of everyday life. Back in the day, it was not promoted as something important. Many people overlook their mental health and emotional well-being as a result, including those with mental disorders who need treatment. The unwillingness came from the social stigma associated with mental illness. You risk getting criticized … Read more
Your heart races, there’s a drumming in your ears, and you feel sick to your stomach. Perhaps you even struggle to breathe, or you feel pins and needles lock your limbs in place as you begin feeling totally overwhelmed. No, you haven’t been swallowed by a boa constrictor; instead, it’s crippling anxiety in its most … Read more
My brother always seems to be in one relationship after the other. He falls quickly, hard, and then suddenly “hits the road.” One of the really nice ladies he’d been in a relationship with was a psychologist, and I was desperate to find out why he left her just because the relationship hit a rough … Read more
Wondering what games fuel the imaginative minds of Japan? Japanese board games are a delightful fusion of culture, strategy, and artistry. They provide hours of entertainment, promote cognitive development, and strengthen social bonds. From the calm ambiance of traditional games to the pulse-racing strategies of modern ones, these games offer mesmerizing depth and variety. In … Read more
Families are the bedrock of our life. Unfortunately, families aren’t often the fairy tales we see on our computer screens. A happy, supportive family is not something everyone has access to. While it can be a challenge to deal with anyone close to you that’s causing you harm, when you add family to the mix, … Read more
Passion is what separates the ordinary from the extraordinary. It’s the fuel that drives people towards their dreams. And ignites a fire within that refuses to go out. It feeds creativity, ambition, and perseverance, pushing us to go above and beyond what we believe are limits. Or rather, what we’re led to believe are limits. … Read more
You broke up. Your heart is aching over what feels like an utterly devastating loss. You don’t know if you’ll ever get over it. It seems like the only cure is getting him back. I’ve been there, not once, not twice, but too many times. As hopeless romantics, we tend to “hope” when the signs he will … Read more
Since my earliest childhood, I recall seeing myself as the family black sheep. While Cinderella eventually won her prince’s heart with a glass slipper, most of us black sheep are stuck with a foot in it. Drama, feeling like you’re an orphan, that you don’t belong, and not feeling valued are all signs of being … Read more