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It is a perplexing human response: Survivors are frequently stricken with profound guilt if they were in the company of others who were not so fortunate during a traumatic event. This can happen when there is no rational basis for feelings of failure; indeed, even those who respond heroically and saved others’ lives are frequently overwhelmed by survivor guilt.
8 Key Questions to Help Ease Your Anxiety or Depression
The latest statistics from the National Institute of Mental Health report that approximately 18 percent of American adults ages 18-54 have an anxiety disorder in a given year. Approximately 10 percent of individuals ages 18 and over will suffer from a depressive illness. The prevalence is real and staggering across the country.
Signs and Treatments for Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are mental health conditions that involve disturbances in eating behaviors, including eating too much or too little. People with eating disorders often have a poor self-image. They may have negative thoughts about their food choices, weight, and body shapeHow to Stay Mentally Healthy: A Wellness Checklist
We are living during emotionally challenging times. Recently, there has been widespread discussion of the mental health pandemic. More people are seeking mental health services now, and a shortage of providers is hindering their ability to get the help they need.How to Honor the 4 Types of Hunger
The good news: we are born intuitive eaters. Have you ever had a meal with a toddler where they take two bites and then decide they don’t want to eat anymore, only to ask for the food again in an hour or so? This is an example of a person honoring their natural ability to intuitively eat and recognize their hunger and fullness cues. It’s something we’re born with.What Is 'High-Functioning' Depression?
Depression is a mental health condition that affects one in six people at some point during their lifetime.1 It can take many different shapes and forms, and affect people in different ways.
Seek Advice from Those Who’ve Gone Before You
Too often, families try to solve the problem of a substance use disorder within the family system. When it comes to helping a loved one suffering from a substance use disorder or process addiction (food, gambling), find resources in those who have been where you are. There should be no shame or stigma in seeking outside help; if it were any other condition, you would seek the appropriate professionals without hesitation, and addiction should be treated no differently.
Seek Advice from Those Who’ve Gone Before You
Too often, families try to solve the problem of a substance use disorder within the family system. When it comes to helping a loved one suffering from a substance use disorder or process addiction (food, gambling), find resources in those who have been where you are. There should be no shame or stigma in seeking outside help; if it were any other condition, you would seek the appropriate professionals without hesitation, and addiction should be treated no differently.What Is Trauma and How Can I Heal
One of the biggest misconceptions about therapy and trauma is the idea that only people who have experienced a “BIG” trauma, like a car accident, combat or natural disaster, can benefit from EMDR or IFS. The truth is, trauma is defined not by what happened to you, but how you experienced it. So if you find yourself overwhelmed with anxiety for no apparent reason, feeling stuck reliving a bad experience from the past over and over, or losing your temper almost before you realize you’re angry, EMDR and IFS can help you.