PTSD vs. Complex PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder—PTSD. A disorder commonly referenced in popular culture, movies, and even in day-to-day conversation. “I get total PTSD flashbacks thinking about studying for that exam,” or “I have such PTSD from that time I [insert incident that would usually not warrant symptoms or a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder].” Hearing the casual nature […]
Responding to a Pandemic as a Highly Sensitive Person
As a Highly Sensitive Person we feel more deeply . . . our emotions are felt more deeply. During times of turmoil, we may find ourselves experiencing more emotions than normal as we may be feeling our own, those of our family members, our community, our society, our nation, and even our world. We may find ourselves immersing ourselves in […]
Taking Care of Yourself During the Quarantine
Taking care of yourself during quarantine: we’re all slowly losing our minds—what can we do in order to (at least try to) avoid this? Vitamin D: Getting enough vitamin D is an important consideration during this pandemic. MedicalNewsToday reported that maintaining a sufficient level of vitamin D can help your immune system run more efficiently […]
Let’s Talk About Depression
Everyone experiences an off day or does not feel like themselves for a few days, but feeling like that every day can be exhausting.
Overcoming Anxiety: Preparing for the First Day of School
Every year, parents and children seem to feel the first day of school quickly approaching. There’s that strange month between the ease of family vacations and the hectic rhythms of school mornings and homework. Parents go through the school supply checklists and make their shopping trips for binders and shoes and pencils. Our children realize […]
Dealing with Anxiety and the Fear of the Unknown
Dealing with Anxiety and the Fear of the Unknown Colorado Center for Assessment and Counseling offers counseling and assessments for people dealing with anxiety and the fear of the unknown Plans change. Things get out of control. Your babysitter isn’t answering the phone. Your bills come quicker than you expected and they threaten to cut […]
