Category: Anxiety & Depression
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When Easy Feels Hard: Reshaping Your Threshold For Struggle
We all have moments where something simple feels impossibly hard—whether that is starting a conversation, waking up early, making a decision, or holding a boundary. And in those moments, the internal dialogue starts: “Why is this such a big deal for me?”“Other people don’t seem to struggle with this.”“Am I just weak?” The answer isn’t… Read more
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The Top 3 Supplements for Better Mental Health
In therapy, we talk a lot about thoughts, behaviors, boundaries, and relationships—and rightfully so. But here’s the truth I share with every client I work with: You can’t out-talk human biology. Today, we’ll talk about 3 supplements for better mental health. If your body is depleted, inflamed, or off-balance, you’re going to feel it in… Read more
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The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Mental Health Stigma
As a combat-veteran-turned-mental-health-therapist, I’ve spent a lot of time working with people who are hesitant to seek mental health support. They believe there is a mental health stigma that rings true. Me included. The reason? Stigma. Whether it’s from society, peers, or the self-imposed stigma we carry inside, the shame around asking for help with… Read more
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Practicing Gratitude Isn’t Just a Holiday Event
Gratitude is often something people think about during the holiday season, but it shouldn’t be limited to a few days a year. I don’t say this just to tell you to be grateful to battle depressive thoughts, but because of the strong research backing the cognitive CHANGES that happen consistently practicing gratitude. Practicing gratitude daily… Read more
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I Did THIS to Stay Sane During Deployment: 3×3 Method
Military Life Life in the military is no walk in the park. I don’t talk about it often mostly because I feel blessed for the chance I had to serve and don’t practice dwelling on difficult things in my life. After serving eight years and completing two deployments—one to Iraq and one to Afghanistan—I faced… Read more