Anxiety isn’t just “nerves.” It’s a full-body experience that can hijack your thoughts, flood your nervous system, and make everyday moments feel like emergencies. Whether you’re a student cramming for exams, a therapist seeking resources, or someone who’s simply trying to catch their breath between anxious spirals—this guide is for … Read the rest
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Health Anxiety Isn’t Just in Your Head—It’s in Your Nervous System: How to Find Safety Without Needing Certainty
Let’s slow this down.
You’re not “too much.” You’re not broken. If your chest tightens when you read about a new illness, if you feel a jolt of panic at the mention of a symptom, if you’ve been Googling for hours and still don’t feel calm… that makes so much … Read the rest
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Self-Care, Reinvented: 10 Unusual Practices to Reduce Stress & Reclaim Your Spark
by Katherine Jewett, LMFT
Because the usual “drink water and take a nap” isn’t cutting it anymore.
Let’s be honest: the phrase self-care has gotten a little… overexposed. Somewhere between the bubble baths and the “treat yourself” mantras, we lost the plot. You don’t need another list of basic hygiene … Read the rest
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Gaslighting: Empowering Antidotes Against Emotional Sabotage in Relationship
This insidious manipulation technique can be devastating, but understanding it is the first step toward empowering yourself and others to counteract its harmful effects.
What is Gaslighting?
Gaslighting is a toxic manipulation strategy aimed at making a person doubt their perception, memory, or even sanity.
The term ‘gaslighting’ was coined … Read the rest
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How the Nervous System Affects Your Health
Your nervous system runs and powers every organ and every other system, from your brain to your digestion, breathing and beyond. But what many people don’t consider is that the natural aging process, toxins and diseases can damage your nervous system, and therefor your overall health and well-being.
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Infertility’s Impact on Women’s Mental Health
Infertility is a condition that refers to an inability to become pregnant or to take a baby to term after one year of trying. This is a heartbreaking reality for many women across the globe. In fact, it is estimated that in the United States alone, roughly 6 million women … Read the rest
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How Will You Celebrate International Self-Care Day?
You know most of us are not taking self-care seriously when the “powers that be” had to go and make an international holiday to raise awareness! International Self-Care Day is on July 24th each year. Developed by the International Self-Care Foundation, the holiday is a great time to focus on … Read the rest
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