People-pleasing, while seemingly innocuous, can become a pattern of behavior that undermines our well-being and authenticity. It’s a tendency to prioritize others’ needs and desires over our own, often at the expense of our mental health and personal boundaries. While it may appear as a mere personality trait, digging deeper reveals its roots often lie …
While therapy can be immensely beneficial for many individuals, it’s important to acknowledge that it may not always be the right fit or yield the desired results for everyone. Recognizing when therapy is not working is crucial for making informed decisions about your mental health care. Here are several signs to watch out for: One …
Navigating Panic Attacks: Understanding, Coping, and Finding Solid Ground Panic attacks can be an overwhelming and frightening experience, often leaving those who experience them feeling a loss of control and disconnected from reality. This heightened state of anxiety triggers the body’s natural fight-or-flight response, engaging the nervous system in a cascade of physiological reactions. Understanding …
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People go about their lives feeling anxious and not knowing what they’re experiencing. That might be due to cultural reasons, lack of access to mental health information, or being consistently told by others that “it’s all in your head.” Well, it’s actually not. And here’s why. Our brains are wired for survival, so throughout the …
Culture has multiple layers including social norms, beliefs, values, morals, and ethics. Where we grow up, how we grow up, and the culture we grow up with (whether one or many) dictates a lot about who we become. It impacts our personal belief system, values, morals, and how we experience the world. Many people are …
As children, we’re learning about ourselves, relationships, the world, and everything in between. Everything is new to us and we highly depend on our parents to teach us what we need to know. We have basic needs like shelter, clothing, food, water, and physical safety. We have needs to emotionally connect with our parents and …