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To me, “vulnerable” is wonderful word. It means openness, freedom, and the opportunity to love and be loved. But for others, it is what they are trying to get away from: They feel that ... Read More

I was recently told a statistic that didn’t really surprise me, but was kind of an eye-opener nonetheless: Married individuals daydream about being single at least once a day. Well, I’d ... Read More

I have nothing interesting or important in my life; people must think I’m so boring. I’m so fat. I never should have worn this dress. I bet everyone is talking about how pathetic ... Read More

“Everything is free, that’s what they say.” —Gillian Welch The other day, I was on the beach with my sister. She is my only sister, my younger sister, and one of my closest friends. ... Read More

Several states have legalized marijuana—typically referred to as cannabis when prescribed by a doctor—for medical use, including for treating psychiatric conditions. However, ... Read More

If we asked 100 different people what anxiety looks and feels like, we would likely get close to 100 different answers. Remember that anxiety is a subjective experience, meaning that each ... Read More

Such a simple, yet profound idea. The confusion between intention and impact has resulted in wars, lawsuits, revenge, betrayal, unjust punishment, misunderstanding, lost relationships, ... Read More

What if our education system valued depression prevention as much as academic education? What could be done at school to give children a better chance to grow up happy? What if part of ... Read More

Depression can be challenging. If you have experienced it, then you know that the most basic tasks can become excruciating and leave you feeling apathetic and drained of your willpower. ... Read More

Never underestimate the power of talking with someone who really listens. Our culture doesn’t encourage people to talk about their emotional pain. Our culture teaches people to suppress ... Read More

All too often, compromised energy levels are a lingering impact of traumatic experiences, particularly ongoing or frequent traumatic events in childhood. Compromised energy means that you ... Read More

While spring conjures up beautiful images of tulips, crocuses, and daffodils, it is also a yearly reminder to clean one’s abode. Historically, when people turned to herbs for most ... Read More