Happiness isn’t a constant high or a perfect life where nothing ever goes wrong. It’s more like a rhythm—an ebb and flow of moments where we feel grounded, content, and connected to ourselves and the world around us. But if you’re feeling stuck in a low mood or just want to invite more joy into […]
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Acceptance, Affirmations, Boundaries, Challenges, Motivation, Tips, Wellness
When you hear the term “counterculture,” your mind might jump straight to images of tie-dyed shirts, punk music, or rebellious youth movements. But what if I told you that embracing counterculture could also be a powerful tool for mental health, personal growth, and healing? Counterculture work, especially in therapy, is all about stepping out of
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Acceptance, Healing, Personal Development, Resilience
The Enneagram has been having a moment—and for good reason. It’s not just another personality test designed to tell you which type of bread you’d be in a past life (although we love a good quiz). The Enneagram digs deep. It’s a tool that helps people understand their core motivations, fears, and patterns of behavior
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Personal Development, Personality Types, Therapy
When you first start therapy, it can feel like stepping into a foreign country where everyone speaks another language. Therapists often toss around terms casually, but for newcomers, words like “boundaries,” “coping skills,” or “attachment style” can feel like a secret code. The good news? These terms are actually super helpful once you understand them.
Therapy 101: Terms You’ll Definitely Hear (and Should Know!) Read More »
Getting Started, Therapy, Tips
Depression can be heavy, isolating, and incredibly frustrating—especially when you’ve done all the things and still don’t feel better. You’ve tried therapy. You’ve taken medication. Maybe more than one. Maybe more than five. And yet, that cloud hasn’t lifted. If this sounds familiar, you might be dealing with something called treatment-resistant depression (TRD)—a term that
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Depression, Mental Health, Q&A, Therapy, Treatments
Growing up queer, most of us learn early on that fitting in doesn’t always mean belonging. You might find yourself constantly scanning the room, wondering if this is a space where you can be fully you — or if you need to hold parts of yourself back. And then there’s the other side of it:
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Self-awareness is one of those qualities that everyone assumes they have—until reality proves otherwise. It’s the ability to recognize your emotions, understand how your actions affect others, and adjust your behavior accordingly. But for some people, self-awareness is more of a blind spot than a skill. A lack of self-awareness can show up in small,
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Challenges, Communication, Relationships
Depression isn’t just feeling sad. It’s a deep, consuming fog that makes everything—getting out of bed, responding to a text, even brushing your teeth—feel like an impossible task. The world moves on, but you feel stuck. Maybe you’ve been told to “just push through,” or “think positive,” but those words land like bricks, heavy and
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Coping Skills, Depression, Therapy
Most of us have spent time looking for red flags in relationships, friendships, jobs, or even in ourselves. But what about green flags? The moments that show you’re growing, healing, and becoming the version of yourself you’ve been working toward? Sometimes, progress isn’t about big milestones—it’s in the small, everyday choices you make. Here are
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Celebrate, Goals, Healing
Have you ever found yourself reacting way more strongly than the situation called for—like crying after a mildly annoying email or snapping at someone because they asked a question? Or maybe you’ve had moments when you felt nothing at all, just flat and checked out, even when something big was happening. These aren’t just mood
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Challenges, Emotions, Mental Health
We’ve all been there: your therapist or favorite Instagram self-help guru tells you to “just replace those negative thoughts!” So, you try swapping out “I’m terrible at this” for something like, “I’m amazing and totally unstoppable!” But for some reason, it feels fake, forced, or just plain ineffective. Here’s the truth: simply swapping negative thoughts
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Congitive Defusion, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Tips
Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I didn’t mean it like that!” or “I was just trying to help!” after someone reacted negatively to something you said or did? Maybe you’ve felt hurt when someone didn’t take your advice, or frustrated when a friend didn’t pick up on what you were hinting at. If so,
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Gaslighting, How To, Relationships
Panic attacks are often imagined as loud, overwhelming experiences—hyperventilating, trembling hands, gasping for breath. But what happens when panic doesn’t look like panic? Silent panic attacks, sometimes called “internal” panic attacks, are just as real and distressing as their more visible counterparts, but they tend to fly under the radar. What Is a Silent Panic
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Anxiety, Emotions, How To
Ever wondered what goes on behind the closed doors of a therapy session? If you’ve been in therapy before, you’ve probably noticed certain phrases that seem to pop up again and again. It’s not because therapists have a secret script (though that would make our jobs easier). These statements are often rooted in research, psychology,
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Mental Health, Therapists, Therapy, Tips
Imagine this: you’re talking to someone, sharing a story, and they suddenly look away, fidget with their phone, or offer a one-word response. It might feel dismissive or even rude. But for someone living with anxiety, these behaviors aren’t about disinterest or bad manners—they’re often a protective mechanism or a symptom of their inner struggle.
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Anxiety, Relationships, Stress