As we grow up, we tend to forget so many things. We tend to be taught to forget them, rather. We grow up forgetting to enjoy the taste of fresh food. We grow up forgetting to take a moment and look up at the clouds. We grow up and blend into a mesh of social …

Do your friends consider you “dramatic?” You may be experiencing emotional dysregulation. If you’re easily frustrated, saddened, or angered, you may want to explore what exactly causes emotional dysregulation. Hearing friends and family call you “dramatic” is frustrating in and of itself, but it’s up to you to explore emotional dysregulation and seek solutions if …

It can be at fault for some of our nastiest memories, and it can be a minor aspect of one’s life dealt with alone, with just the fewest of suspicions. Mental illnesses aren’t ever clear-cut or textbook, and they afflict people in a variety of ways. Sometimes, they affect us – when we least expect …

We all know a people pleaser. People pleasers have a hard time saying no, so friends and family turn to them when they need something. Does this sound like you? Do you have a hard time saying no? Are you a people pleaser personality? Let’s find out what people pleasure syndrome really is. People pleasers sacrifice …

What is aftercare anyway? Aftercare is like physical therapy for your mental health. Following through with your aftercare treatment plans can be one way to ensure you reach your goals of avoiding a relapse. Aftercare simply means the treatments you receive after being discharged from the hospital. In mental health, aftercare programs are recommended once you …

Panic disorders are no fun. Not only do you actually get terrifying panic attacks that leave you hyperventilated and incredibly anxious, but you have to live with the overarching fear that something might trigger your next attack. Fortunately, panic disorders are treatable. Tackling a panic disorder takes time, understanding, and a lot of diagnostic work. There …

While some people may think technology is part of the reason for our country’s mental health issues, others see it as a benefit to healing these same issues. Technology has made online therapy available. This makes it easier for homebound people to receive the treatment they need without the burden of finding a ride or …

We live in a day and age where it’s incredibly easy to get lost and blur the lines between the moment, the past, and the future. More now than ever before we can look back and revel – or mourn – in what used to be and what once was. More than ever before, we …