We all lack motivation from time to time, and getting up and moving can be difficult and emotionally painful. When we’re depressed, though, we lack the motivation to get going and we carry a boulder-sized mass of feelings of worthlessness and unlovability. When we are feeling this way, we need help…
Although people experience depression differently, there are some general symptoms. Identifying these is an important first step in supporting a loved one with depression. You should look for: Mood changes: Someone with depression will be experiencing a low mood and/or a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities that…
Many different factors can provoke high-pressure situations. Changes, such as moving, starting a new job, or getting married, can be highly stressful, as can work or academic deadlines. Moments of high pressure trigger our flight/fight/freeze responses, making it even more difficult to overcome stress and pursue goals. In spite of…
Couples' sex therapy is similar to typical couples therapy, with a few exceptions. As with general couples therapy, it is more than a couple sitting together venting about one another or their problems. Couples therapy takes work, commitment, and a willingness from both partners to show up even on the…