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February 17, 2021February 17, 2021Anxiety Blog change & challenges Depression emotions exhaustion feelings helplessness hopelessness impermanence mood negative thoughts sadness self love self-care self-compassion sorrow Stress wisdom worries worrying

10 Things to Do When You Feel Sad, Hopeless, and Defeated

“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.” ~J.K. Rowling

I’m no stranger to feeling hopeless and defeated. After many failed relationships, physical, sexual and emotional abuse my entire life, two bankruptcies, and the recent loss …

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February 11, 2021February 11, 2021Anxiety anxious art artist Blog calm change & challenges creative Creativity Happiness joy mental health mindful Mindfulness mindfulness & peace painter painting panic Peace present rumination wisdom worries worry worrying

Easing Anxiety: How Painting Helps Me Stop Worrying

“Our anxiety does not come from thinking about the future, but from wanting to control it.” ~Kahlil Gibran

Anxiety has followed me around like a lost dog looking for a bone for years now.

I feel it the most acutely …

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February 5, 2021February 5, 2021Anxiety anxious Blog calm change & challenges Fear letting go Peace thoughts wisdom

10 Quotes You Need to Read If You Struggle with Anxiety

Have you ever received well-intentioned advice while facing intense anxiety, only to feel judged, misunderstood, or condescended?

Like, “Calm down!” Or “Just be positive!” Or “Don’t worry so much!”

The people who try to help generally want to do …

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January 25, 2021January 25, 2021Anger Anxiety Autism Bias Child Development Conspiracy Theories Media Social Networking Trauma

Reality Cloaking: A New Social Disease?

Part II of this series explores how media and social media work with negativity bias in the brain to further debilitate our children’s ability to function safely in the world.

January 24, 2021January 24, 2021Aging Anxiety Depression Dreaming Estrogen Forgiveness Hormones Insomnia Menopause Sleep

Menopause or Aging? What is to Blame for Your Sleep Issues?

For a lot of women, sleep problems explode during middle age, and throughout the menopausal transition.

January 24, 2021January 24, 2021Anxiety Introversion

Has the Pandemic Taken Away Our Social Skills?

I was an introvert who became an extrovert, and then the Pandemic hit and I became an introvert again. Will I remember how to be outgoing when this is over? How to socialize?

January 24, 2021January 24, 2021Anxiety Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder OCD Self-Help Therapy

How Long Does CBT for OCD Take?

Here’s how long it usually takes to beat OCD with CBT. Individual results may vary.

January 24, 2021January 24, 2021Anxiety Attachment Depression Identity Narcissism Personality Change Relationships Self-Help Therapy Trauma

4 Foundational Elements of Adult Identity and Development

Research and theory is revealing factors which can either hold or back or when harnessed lead us toward authenticity and self-realization.

January 23, 2021January 23, 2021Anxiety Orgasm Perfectionism Relationships Sex

Performance Anxiety: It’s Not Just For Men Anymore

We tend to think that sexual “performance anxiety” is only something men struggle with. Not true. Read on to learn more.

January 23, 2021January 23, 2021Anger Anxiety Grief Guilt Relationships

Breakup First Aid: What to Expect, What to Do

Breakups are painful because they are less about a loss of love and more about a loss of attachment. What to expect, how to move through the grief.