If you experienced emotional trauma as a child, there are some things that can help you overcome it and live a happy life. Not everyone has had a stellar childhood. Some children lose one or both of their parents at a young age. Others are victims of or witness to…
In a world where success is measured by excellence and perfection, it’s easy to see why some people become perfectionists. But living your life to these impossibly high standards is exhausting. So why do we find overcoming perfection so difficult? Before we talk about overcoming perfectionism, let’s start with what…
If you’re suffering from sleep problems, here’s something you need to know. Mental illness can cause sleep disorders and vice versa. I was diagnosed with a mental illness at the age of 18, and afterward, I experienced my first sign of sleep problems. I didn’t realize that maybe these issues…
It’s not enough to suffer from anxiety or depression. Now, we’re realizing that these illnesses may even cause toxic behaviors. I live with depression and anxiety every day. It’s sometimes a struggle just to get out of bed. But, I am sure you’ve heard that before. You may have even…
Most of us assume that stress is bad. But the effects of stress can also be good. Read on to find out about the difference between good and bad stress. We all experience stress in our lives and many of us try to reduce the effects of stress because we…
Are we getting angrier? Maybe. Or, perhaps there are just more reasons to be angry around. As our lives get busier, we try and speed up to fit everything in. So if anything gets in our way, it can easily try our patience. But, what are the causes of anger and what…
Overthinkers constantly worry about how to stop worrying about everything. Whew! That was a mouthful but also the truth. I worry about many things, just like my mother before me. I remember watching my mom constantly stress about things, even things she could not change. When I became an adult…
Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is a psychiatric diagnosed disorder found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. It affects a small percentage of the people. Dependency is a needed characteristic for human survival, especially in childhood. It helps people to form emotional attachments and build relationships. However, when…
