Month: December 2022

Takeaway: Occasional anxiety is (unfortunately) part of the human experience. However, it can get out of hand and start to have a drastic impact on your day to day life. Here are some common indicators that can tell you when to see a therapist for anxiety. What is anxiety? Everyone feels anxious from time to …

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Takeaway: Talking about intense feelings and experiences is never easy. However, there are strategies you can use to approach it in a way that helps you feel a bit more comfortable. If you feel ready to open up to your counselor, try one of our strategies to help you start addressing trauma in therapy. What …

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Takeaway: Many people with anxiety get caught in spirals of overthinking. On the other hand, many people who tend to ruminate on thoughts, feelings, and situations also experience anxiety. In this post, we’ll break down the link between overthinking and anxiety, plus give you strategies to cope with both. While everyone feels worried from time …

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Takeaway: Depression and perfectionism are two separate but related experiences. They can often feed into each other, putting you in a negative headspace that’s difficult to get out of. However, it’s possible to change your mindset. In this post, we’ll break down both perfectionism and depression, explore the relationship between the two, and provide strategies …

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Takeaway: Each person’s experience with depression is different. In this post, we’ll review some of the common signs, as well as some of the lesser known symptoms of depression, and tips for getting help. When we think of how depression is typically portrayed in the media or popular culture, we picture a person who can’t …

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