Sometimes, when talking about mental and physical health, we tend to think of them as individual and separate. However, science shows us that they are deeply interconnected. As such, when we experience trauma, more than just our inner world is affected. Today, we’ll talk more about the connection between trauma and physical health outcomes that can occur when that trauma remains unaddressed. Trauma and the Mind/Body Connection Trauma is more than just emotional;…
Think back over your life for a moment. Is there a time that you can remember where you were explicitly told what a romantic relationship should look like as an adult? If the answer is no, perhaps you recall gathering information and context from the world around you. If you grew up in the US thinking that lifelong romantic relationships included just two monogamous individuals till death do us part, you’re not alone. However, many…
Daylight savings has made its arrival, and if you’re already struggling with the fact that your commute home lacks sunlight, you’re not alone. Millions of people across the world struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD. Our bodies are very in tune with the changing rhythms of the seasons, but our societal demands don’t always allow us the space to slow down, pause, or reset. Sometimes, this can contribute to seasonal depression, and…
When issues arise, we all deal with them in unique and individual ways. Some ways may be more effective than others, and different approaches will yield different outcomes. Ideally, we all strive to develop healthy coping skills, but some of us are farther along than others, and that’s okay. It’s important to remember that we are all generally doing the best we can with the skills and knowledge that we have. Today, we’ll talk about…
Anxiety and stress share a lot of overlapping symptoms, and sometimes they occur at the same time too! But it’s important to know the difference between the two for several reasons. The most important? So you can approach treatment correctly. A broken toe and a stress fracture in your foot both make your foot hurt, right? But if you’re treating the wrong area, the place that’s hurt will still struggle to heal. Similar concept here….
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