Whether you’re talking about romantic partners, friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, or more, healthy boundaries should be non-negotiable. This is not about remaining distant, aloof, or anti-social. Rather, boundaries are a necessary reminder of where one person ends and another begins.

Trauma survivors often embrace unhealthy coping mechanisms in the name of feeling more secure. This is understandable in such extreme scenarios, but if these methods are not corrected, they can negatively affect their lives for a long time.

A fear of rejection is something that drives more people than you might realize. Such rejection can arrive in many forms, but none of them feel good. In certain situations, being rejected can result in long-term fallout.

Stress is inevitable in everyone’s life. Ideally, we have an effective adaptive stress response for the anxiety provoked by the steady presence of stress.

Being that anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition on the planet, it comes as no surprise that there are many possible treatment options. Fortunately, many of these approaches fall into the category of “natural remedy.”

Consider all the symptoms that come to mind when you hear “ADHD” (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)? You might conjure up images of distractibility, forgetfulness, constant movement, and more. But how many of you will connect those four letters to self-esteem?

Everyone has waves of emotions. People with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), however, typically have more of a quick switch. One minute, they’re mostly calm. In a flash, they get triggered, and a spiral commences.

Everyone has ups and downs. However, not all of those downs are created equal. Some level of sadness is inevitable. A casual scroll through your social media news feed will reveal a wide range of folks feeling blue.

The concept of “tears of joy” is, by definition, paradoxical. Are we happy or sad? Are we crying despite the happiness we feel or because of it?

Internal family systems (IFS) therapy takes an unusual but much-needed approach to handling anxiety. The basic concept of IFS is to view ourselves as consisting of a true Self surrounded by sub-personalities ostensibly designed to protect the Self.

Some people are introverts. They might be shy and prefer to keep a low profile. There’s nothing wrong with having a small social circle and letting others do the bulk of the talking.

There are countless reasons to feel anxious about dating — especially in the digital age. But there are far more reasons to enjoy the ride.