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Changing negative thought patterns can be challenging, but it is definitely possible with consistent effort and practice. Here are some strategies that can help you shift your negative thought patterns: Awareness and mindfulness: The first step in changing negative...

Forgiving yourself is an essential aspect of personal growth and well-being. Here are several reasons why forgiving yourself is important: Emotional Healing: Self-forgiveness allows you to release feelings of guilt, shame, and self-blame, which can be emotionally...

Emotional wounds can be caused by trauma of all kinds. When we experience trauma, we might think the worst part is over when the ordeal is through. However, the impact of trauma sometimes isn’t felt until an emotional wound begins to haunt the mundane activities of...

If you or someone you care about isn’t feeling well mentally, and it’s affecting the normal activities of daily living, it might be more than just a case of the blues. Having symptoms of depression can indicate that a larger mental health issue is at play. Depression...

Bipolar depression is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. In the past, it was referred to as “manic depression”– but that term is now outdated and stigmatized. This condition is characterized by alternating periods of depression and...

In today’s age of omnipresent social media, it might seem like everyone else has their lives together and is happy and confident at all times– but the truth is that feeling hopeless is a common experience for many people. In fact, we’ve all felt it at times. If you’re...

Sometimes the day-to-day challenges of life can be frustrating. You can find yourself becoming overwhelmed, annoyed, or even downright furious. Having uncontrollable feelings of anger and rage can be scary and uncomfortable to experience, and when you act out of...

Starting or growing a family by having a child is an intense experience, full of strong emotions, big life changes, and long term commitments which can be intimidating or even overwhelming. It is normal to feel tired when you have a new baby, but it is important to...

Preparing for holidays can cause many of us to go into a whirlwind of activity and, sometimes, even anxiety. This stress can eat at us and rob us of the joy that holidays are meant to bring. In order to have a nice holiday with your family and friends, you may want to...

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression that can affect you during certain times of the year. Despite the stigma that some people feel when they experience symptoms of depression, it is not unusual–or totally inevitable–to feel down when you haven’t seen...