How to Describe Addiction
We live in a strange society. One where everywhere we look there seems to be something weird and strange. And so we are quick to label, without really thinking things through. For example ... Have you ever referred to someone as a drunk, alcoholic, bum or junkie? When we hear these descriptions our brains instantly place judgment on the person being described. We know the person is more than
My Panic Attack Story
I guess I thought I was immune to the world of panic attacks! I’m a very outgoing guy, and kind of scared of nothing. When people ask me what I’m scared of, I’ll usually say, “Great white sharks, tornadoes, and Kevin Spacey.” This is because Kevin Spacey appears to have fused to his character in “The House of Cards”. Which is fine. It’s just that that guy was totally crazy.
Signs It’s Time to Seek Therapy
I was recently watching a show called “Call the Midwife”, where one of the characters was clearly in desperate need of mental health counseling. However, due to the stigma of having a "therapist" - she basically lost it when it was suggested she seek help. Granted, this was the 60's and mental health care has gotten considerably better. But the feeling of this stigma is still present for many people
9 Ways to Manage Your Stress
I feel like it has become so normal and common to hear a family member, friend, or co-worker say “I’m stressed.” We almost don’t blink an eye. It is expected in many environments to have stress. We just “get through the day” with this toxic feeling looming over our bodies. However, what if this happens day after day, week after week? And we get caught in a cycle and don't
13 Tips to Help Loneliness
Since the start of the pandemic I have noticed how difficult the feeling of loneliness is from time to time. This was the first time I worked from home and went for weeks without seeing my friends and family in person. It was and is a strange feeling, even for an introvert like myself. When the feeling of loneliness rushes over me I remember it is a signal from my
“Emotional Intelligence” by Daniel Goleman – A Book Review
Somewhere I heard that you want to keep your prefrontal cortex. Like if you’re going to lose a part of your brain, that’s a part you don’t to lose. Especially your left prefrontal lobe (oh that would be horrible –). Like if you got shot in the head – turn your head and don’t get shot in your prefrontal lobe at the last second. Because this part of your brain