When we experience a significant shift like what happens with a depressive episode, it can be scary and unsettling, knowing and understanding what is happening can be incredibly helpful. There is a sense of comfort associated with being able to put words to what we’re feeling. But we don’t have to stop there.
When I meet with clients, one of the things I tell them about anxiety is that it comes in ready to take over. Anxiety tries to control what you think, how often you think about it, and when thoughts should consume your mind. In order to combat anxiety we have to have strategy.
If you are in a relationship you will have conflict...just accept it. Conflict is the product of differing opinions and perspectives, especially when the opinion of one conflicts with the opinion of another. While you cannot control whether or not you will experience relational conflict, you can control whether or not it strengthens or destroys your relationship.
On "Love Day" we are flooded with stories of love, hearts, flowers, dinner celebrations and so on. For some it’s a sweet nudge, an opportunity to shower and be showered with love and affection. For others, however, it’s a jarring reminder of the loneliness they...