The first prescription antidepressants were introduced to the American people in the 1950s. Back then, very few Americans were diagnosed with or treated for depression. But times have changed, and today, roughly 13% of the American population takes antidepressants on a daily basis. And as more people are prescribed these drugs, more research is done […]
6 Ways that Alcohol Makes Depression Worse
A great many alcoholics are also suffering from major depression. Because alcohol can feed our brain’s serotonin receptors, it can make someone feel good for a short amount of time. But eventually the person crashes and feels even worse than they did before. And this vicious cycle continues and is, unfortunately, very hard to break […]
The Importance of Creating & Sharing Goals as a Couple
Many authors, from Viktor Frankl to Deepak Chopra, have discussed the importance of living a purposeful life. It is purpose that allows us to transcend ourselves and create meaningful moments. Frankl believed that a pursuit in meaning in life is far more important than the pursuit of happiness, as meaning connects us to our past, […]
Learning disabilities and counseling
Learning disabilities and counseling Mental illness and the following learning disabilities are not the same I’m only putting these two terms side-by-side because they both make everyday life difficult. If you are offended that I used terms next to one another this was not my intention. There are many learning disabilities as well as mental […]
Mindfulness Exercise #1
Here is a Mindfulness exercise you can try when you are experiencing anxiety. (Do this with caution, don’t do this while operating a motorized vehicle). Imagine you are in a crowded store or any place that has caused crippling anxiety in the past. The first thing you can do is remind yourself where you are. […]
Concrete Thinking VS Emotional Mind
Concrete thinking is literal thinking, focused on the physical world. It is the opposite of abstract or emotional thinking. People engaged in concrete thinking focus on the facts on the here and now, physical objects, and literal definitions (Concrete Thinking – GoodTherapy 2015). Objective thinking is Not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice; based […]
