How to Cope with PTSD Anxiety: 5 Healthy Strategies to Try
People with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) suffer from nightmares, flashbacks, obsessive thoughts, and severe anxiety. This health condition impacts a person’s overall quality of life, which forces them to rely on unhealthy coping methods. It’s not uncommon for people with PTSD to turn to drug abuse or alcohol use to make their symptoms manageable. If […]
Reasons Why Couples Always Fight and How to Resolve It
A romantic relationship is not all about getting butterflies in the stomach. Over time, couples develop inevitable conflicts that may test their relationship. If you have a partner and both of you fight, don’t worry; it’s just normal, and it doesn’t exactly mean that you’re with the wrong person. But, normal doesn’t necessarily mean that […]
5 Effective Tips for Reducing Your Stress Eating Binges
Stress eating is something that we’ve all done at least once at some point in our lives. However, stress eating can get so unmanageable that they have to consult with professionals and look into stress and anxiety therapy. Now, there is a way to nip this issue in the bud and resolve it before it […]
5 Signs Connected to Low Self-Esteem and How to Address Them
Self-esteem, in general terms, is your opinion of yourself. People with low self-esteem often lack confidence about who they are and what they can do. In effect, these people always feel incompetent, unloved, or inadequate. They are often afraid to make mistakes or to let people down. Factors such as genetics, how and where people […]
What to Know About the Fear of Flying (Aerophobia)
Traveling is exciting for many of us. It allows us to enjoy a change in scenery and indulge in new experiences. However, some people experience fear and anxiety when it comes to traveling by air. There are uncomfortable aspects of flying, such as turbulence, crowded spaces, and other physical sensations one might encounter during flight. […]
Out of the Closet: The 6-Stage Model of Coming Out
Every gay person’s coming-out story is going to be different from the rest. But it is a process of understanding, accepting, and valuing your sexual orientation and identity. Coming out can be a gradual process or something very sudden. It involves accepting yourself first, realizing that it’s time to acknowledge what you have likely been […]
The Art of Arguing Fairly: Tips from Therapists
Any couple that tells you they don’t fight is lying. All couples fight – some more frequently than others, but all do. It’s a natural part of being in a relationship where there are two people with different qualities and beliefs. But if you’ve been fighting more often than you used to, you might wonder […]
5 Warning Signs That You May Have Adult ADHD
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, is usually diagnosed in kids. Because of this, adults have a misconception that they can’t have ADHD now that they are older. The truth is adults may experience a more subtle onset of ADHD symptoms which makes it hard to determine if they have the disorder. They […]
Why Having More Sex Can Improve Your Relationship
Much like the pursuit of immortality, the dream of flying, and the aspirations of a utopian society, the idea of building a perfect relationship is one that many people are curious about. Ancient human civilizations established relationships beyond necessity, and the idea of romance remains deeply embedded in the fibers of humanity. Given that people […]
For Couples: How to Put the Sex Back in Your Sex Life
At some point in your relationship, you’re bound to hit a dry spell or a sexual rut. This usually happens years down the line. And sometimes, it’s nothing more than a bump in the road, but if it goes on for too long, it can become a problem in the relationship. It happens when one […]