How to avoid bringing work stress in to your marriage If working was such a pleasant experience, there wouldn’t be quite so many jokes about just how awful Monday mornings are. If you had a job you loved that had no stress, you probably wouldn’t be reading this blog post. The harsh reality is that
What it’s Like to Have an Eating Disorder We all have to eat in order to survive, and while this is something that we are all very aware of, there are some people who view food as more than just a necessity for survival. For some, that means eating much more than the body requires,
How To Minimize Holiday Stress Cooking, cleaning, dealing with family members you’ve been avoiding all year, and an endless parade of parties you’d rather not attend (well maybe some of them, but definitely not all). And then there’s shopping, trying to squeeze gifts into the budget, not to mention battling traffic, long lines, and crowds.
Anxiety Issues Specific to The LGBTQ Community. Info From An LGBTQ Friendly Therapist Everyone suffers from anxiety at some point in their life. It happens for different reasons and at varying levels of intensity. But for the LGBT community, many of us experience anxiety that’s specifically related to our sexuality. We experience a level of
Dealing with Anxiety Over the Holidays No matter how the holidays are painted on TV ads and holiday cards, there can be no denying that it’s one of the most stressful times of the year for a majority of people. There always seems to be so much to do, and not very much time to
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Am I Using Alcohol To Cope? Tips From a Therapist in Long Beach. For as long as alcoholic beverages have been available, people have used them as a way to relax and decompress after a long, hard day. There is nothing like a beer or a glass of wine at the end of a busy
How to Take Time for Yourself (Without Feeling Guilty)? Tips From a Therapist in Long Beach. You have a lot of responsibilities. In our world today, we are constantly having to multitask and think what our next move is in the day. Between work, and the kids, your partner, household chores, and other responsibilities, it
How to feel better about my relationship…A guide to self-discovery For the most part, I use “CBT” (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with my clients. Although there are some issues that CBT doesn’t work for and I use other types of therapy, it is the one I tend to use most. CBT is all about how our
How do I get some control over my depression and anxiety? Fighting depression and anxiety isn’t about willpower, it’s about creating positives in your life. When trying to lose weight they say that building muscle is more important than trying to burn fat because when you have muscle, then the muscle burns the fat. Using
