Psychologically, the window of tolerance is the zone where we feel safe, at ease, socially engaged, and comfortable. This is the ideal place to be, but if you struggle with…
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Trauma has many facets
Many descriptions of trauma include: Acute, Chronic, or Complex. Acute trauma results from a single incident. Chronic trauma is repeated and prolonged, such as domestic violence, racial trauma, or sexual…
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Panic attacks are not cool.
Panic attacks are not cool. Feelings can range from not being able to leave the house to believing you might die. From electric tingles, sweating, shortness of breath, flushing, heavy…
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When You Are Always Tired
Sleepiness, fatigue, and depression interact and overlap a lot. We often use interchangeable terms to describe how tired we are. Far from exhaustive, there are some major differences. Sleepiness Sleepiness…
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Trauma is not a Life Lesson
Please stop describing trauma as a life lesson or badge of honor that people survived or it made them stronger. -What doesn’t kill you can dysregulate your nervous system, That…
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On over-apology
Saying “I’m sorry” can become such a habit that it dilutes the actual intended message. It’s an everyday reflexive utterance that’s unnecessary if you haven’t actually done anything egregious. Chronic…
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Feel the burn: The neuropsychology of spiciness
Humans have long combatted the heat by eating spicy food. And while it may seem counterproductive to chow down on something searingly hot while baking in the sun, there’s sound…
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Are gender reveal parties psychologically healthy?
Celebrated at an earlier stage in pregnancy than a baby shower, a gender reveal party announces whether expectant parents will be giving birth to a boy or a girl. This…
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How Can I Be More Self-Compassionate?
A frequent discussion with patients is how to be kinder… To oneself. According to clinical psychology research, self-compassion includes three major components: self-kindness, mindfulness, and connection with humanity. Scientifically, self-compassion…
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Good morning, good night: The Power of Reaching Out
We underestimate how much the simplest text or call means to our friends, family members, and colleagues. As a society, we tend to place greater emphasis on romantic connections in…
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