How to Overcome Depression: A Complete Guide to Recovery and Bringing Joy Back to Life Depression is one of the most common and serious mental health problems of our time. If you’re currently struggling with depression, you may feel like you’re trapped in a dark tunnel with no end. It’s important that you know –…
How to Overcome Anxiety: A Practical Guide to Conquering Fear and Returning to Balance Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems faced by people worldwide. If you feel like fear and worry constantly follow you, know that you are not alone. Millions of people experience anxiety daily, and the good news is…
Depression, commonly approached as a cognitive or neurochemical disorder, takes on new dimensions when viewed through the lens of Somatic Experiencing (SE). This body-centered therapeutic approach, developed by trauma specialist Dr. Peter Levine, offers a distinctive understanding of depression as a physiological response pattern with deep connections to our evolutionary survival mechanisms. By recognizing depression’s…
Anxiety, in its many manifestations, represents one of the most common challenges to mental wellbeing in contemporary society. While conventional approaches often focus on cognitive aspects of anxiety or biochemical interventions, Somatic Experiencing (SE) offers a distinctive perspective that addresses anxiety through the wisdom and innate healing capacity of the body itself. As a body-oriented…
Anxiety – You Deserve a Life That Doesn’t Feel Like Survival Anxiety. The sensation is unmistakable—that persistent background tension, the feeling of always being slightly on alert, muscles never quite releasing their vigilance. Days blur together in endless responses to immediate demands. Your breathing stays shallow, never quite reaching your lower abdomen. Planning beyond immediate…
The Hidden Grief Behind High-Functioning Anxiety Do you maintain a perfectly curated exterior life while internally running on the hamster wheel of worry? Anxiety. Perhaps you’re known for your competence and accomplishments, always appearing put-together despite the constant noise of anxiety in your mind. If you identify with this high-functioning anxiety—managing responsibilities well despite persistent…
When You Confuse Love with Anxiety Anxiety. Have you ever noticed this pattern in your relationships? When you really fall for someone, you can’t eat or sleep. You check your phone constantly, analyzing every interaction. It’s exhausting but exciting—and you’ve come to believe that’s what passionate love feels like. But what if that feeling isn’t…
Depression as a symptom of deeply suppressed emotions Depression is a state that often comes as a result of long-standing, suppressed anger. Sadness, as an emotion, has its natural function in the process of emotional recovery. When we experience loss, disappointment or deep sadness, sadness allows us to connect with what we have lost, to…
Social Anxiety It is a common mental health condition characterized by a persistent and intense fear of social situations. People with social anxiety may feel self-conscious and anxious in social situations, which can affect their ability to establish relationships, make friends, and participate in daily activities. Fortunately, social anxiety is treatable, and there are several…
Narcissism and Depression – Understanding the Connection Narcissism and depression are two complex mental health problems that often occur together. First, it’s important to understand what narcissism is. Narcissism is a personality disorder characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance, a constant need for attention and admiration, a lack of empathy for others, and a…