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You know that you worry a lot. In fact, you’ve even joked to yourself or to others how you’re a “worry wart.” All joking aside, though, constant worrying is actually a real problem. It’s called anxious anticipation. And it can really take a toll on your life because you spend a lot—if not all—of your…
When men have depression, it’s more than processing feeling a little blue. In reality, men dealing with depression feel like they are carrying a crushing burden. While they understand that something is wrong inside, they often keep their emotions locked deep down. This can have tragic consequences. In fact, suicide is the 7th most common…
Imagine that you and your partner are in the woods. But instead of walking side-by-side down the same trail together you are both separated. You are trying to find each other as a thick fog rolls in. You step blindly ahead, grasping at what you hope is your partner. Not surprisingly, you may both be frustrated,…
There are many reasons why you might develop depression. A sudden loss—such as a death in the family or your home being foreclosed—can certainly cause depression. Another reason may be feeling alone and isolated from other people. This can occur when you move to a new city and are struggling to make connections. However, did you ever…
Typically, when you think of anxiety, experiencing excessive worry and mental tension may come to mind. Thus, anxiety is often considered by many to be something that affects your brain. However, did you realize that anxiety causes physical symptoms too? These can range from back pain, nausea, and even blurred vision. Taken only by themselves,…
If you were asked to define your relationship, what would you say? Keep in mind that your answer is for your ears only. So be as honest as possible. Would you toss out a few generic comments saying everything was fine and dandy? Or would you actually be able to define your relationship accurately by…
Have you ever felt engulfed by something around you? Even on an early morning trek to work, it’s likely you’ve seen the fog swallowing up the innocent pavement in front of you. While it’s possible to move out of literal fog with a vehicle or train, it can be hard to outrun the mental fog…
Do find yourself unable to sit through a movie because you keep getting up to do “one more” task? Furthermore, during those few minutes that you are able to sit down, you likely feel guilty for sitting there. If this sounds familiar then you probably aren’t a champion relaxer. Actually, there’s a good chance that…
If someone were to say to you, “know thyself,” what would you think? Maybe you already have a keen sense of self-awareness. So you already do know yourself pretty well. Or, so you think. But, what if you and a group of your colleagues rated your character qualities. Would you come up with similar lists?…
When you need to unload your troubles, do you have a confidant on speed dial? If no such person exists in your life, some believe that could make you die younger. In fact, there is even a school of thought that isolation and loneliness are an epidemic. Just the word “epidemic” strikes a negative chord…