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Learn about emotional repression, its causes, differences from suppression, signs, and impacts on mental and physical health. Discover strategies like journaling, mindfulness, and professional support to address and manage repressed emotions.

Have you ever found yourself constantly on edge, your senses heightened, and your mind racing with the anticipation of potential threats, even in seemingly safe situations? If so, you may be experiencing a phenomenon known as hypervigilance.  Hypervigilance is an extreme state of anxiety, sensitivity, and attentiveness, potentially impacting both physical and psychological health. This […]

Perfectionism might look appealing at first, but when it becomes your only acceptable standard, you can quickly become stressed and less productive, which negatively affects your self-esteem and relationships. The longer someone has been a perfectionist, the deeper they fall into the trap. It becomes harder to get out, and simple hacks for letting go […]

Have you ever found yourself expecting the absolute worst outcomes, calling yourself mean names, or taking things way too personally? If so, you’ve fallen prey to cognitive distortions. Cognitive distortions are sneaky, deceptive thinking patterns that can significantly impact your daily life. These negative thoughts affect your emotions, behaviors, and overall well-being. Everybody has unhelpful […]

Discover what Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is, and effective strategies for managing SAD to improve your mood and energy during the winter months.

For military veterans who have experienced the horrors of war or other disturbing incidents during training or deployment, trauma can endure long after coming back home. This trauma may cause long-lasting psychological scars, deeply affecting veterans’ mental health and well-being. In some cases, the trauma results in a chronic mental health condition: post-traumatic stress disorder […]

A song, perfume, a street, or maybe fireworks. To many, these things seem harmless. But to people dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a certain song, a particular smell, a specific street, or the bright boom of fireworks may trigger uncomfortable — sometimes devastating — memories of a time or experience they’ve lived through. However, […]

Despite around 24 million people worldwide dealing with schizophrenia, more than two out of three people experiencing psychosis don’t receive the specialized care they need.  However, while those statistics are concerning, the good news is that symptoms for at least one-third of people with schizophrenia subside.  Here, we take a closer look at the symptoms […]

Humans are hardwired for interpersonal connection and attachment — one of life’s most fulfilling and beautiful aspects. But sometimes, a person forms a close attachment to someone who hurts them, called trauma bonding.  A trauma bond is an emotional attachment between an abusive person and their victim. For some, forming a powerful connection with an […]