Trigger warning: This article briefly mentions self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Borderline Personality (BPD) is believed to affect anywhere between 1-4% of the population. It can be argued that BPD is the most commonly talked about personality disorder currently. While these discussions can bring about awareness and advocacy for the proper treatment of the diagnosis, it [...]
Disclaimer: While we will be talking about the topic of neglect in today’s article, please know that this article is aimed for adults who have experienced emotional neglect growing up, or presently with a romantic partner. If you suspect a minor you know is being neglected emotionally or physically, please contact a therapist, mandated reporter, [...]
Trigger Warning: This post discusses abuse in relationships. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, know that you are not alone. Here at online-therapy.com we provide support for people of various life circumstances. If you are in need and in the United States, you can call the national domestic violence hotline [...]
Ever thoughts you had anxiety but also feel like you get a lot done during your day? You’re not alone! There are plenty of people who have what is known as high functioning anxiety. People with high functioning anxiety can often get work done and be an active participant in their daily activities. However, they [...]
CBT Works Well for Couples Have you considered starting couples counseling with a loved one? First off, congratulations on making such an important consideration for your relationship! Couples counseling is a fantastic option to get two people on the same page in a romantic relationship. You may be familiar with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) already. [...]
What is Social Anxiety? Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is a disorder in which individuals find themselves experiencing significant anxiety, self consciousness, and embarrassment from everyday interactions, due to fear of being judged negatively by othersWritten by Mayo Clinic . Social Anxiety can lead to avoidance, which can be incredibly disruptive of day-to-day life. It has [...]
Benefit #1: More confidence in your life One of the big things talked about in therapy is self-esteem, or how you feel about yourself. Self-esteem can be high or low (or somewhere in between!) In therapy, we work on boosting your self-esteem so that you feel comfortable and confident with who you are and [...]
We all have our moments where we find ourselves feeling anxious in social situations. Social anxiety may be brought on by the social situation, such as meeting a significant other's family for the first time. It also can be due to the people you find yourself surrounded with, such as new groups of individuals you [...]
When Covid-19 led to mass shutdowns globally, we as a society quickly turned to technology to find ways to work, interact, and even receive medical attention. One of the biproducts of this concept is a major surge in Teletherapy. People could now access mental health services from the comfort of their own home. Today, places [...]
Distressing emotions can creep up on us rather quickly. Sometimes there is a trigger, such as unexpected piece of news, or getting into verbal conflict with someone. Other times, it may not feel as though there is a clear trigger, such as when a panic attack sets in. When we experience distressing emotions, what can [...]
