Emotional Overwhelm

Dealing with emotions in a healthy manner can be challenging for many people. We often tend either to be out of touch with our emotions—which can lead to feelings of isolation and ... Read More

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is in crisis, please click here for information about seeking help. Cutting is a popular way for teens to self-injure without the intent ... Read More

Twisted lips, contorted mouth; you know the look of someone who is biting the inside of their cheeks when they are stressed. Why do people do that? Most of us understand it as a bad habit ... Read More

Venting to your therapist about your stress can provide welcome respite from the chaos of daily life. A therapist isn’t just a paid friend, though, and making progress is key. Change ... Read More

“When you wish upon a star, Makes no difference who you are. Anything your heart desires Will come to you.” “When You Wish Upon a Star” is a song written by Leigh ... Read More

As anyone who’s ever lived with a dog can attest, dogs’ emotions are complex and occasionally bewildering. And for some dogs, emotions are overwhelming. Whether they’re tearing ... Read More

We all have at least one memory that makes us cringe, but some bad memories are more than just sources of embarrassment or mild grief. Bad memories can plague the mind, serving as a ready ... Read More

How do you handle your emotions when life gets stressful? Do you shut down and internalize, withdrawing from social circles? Do you seek solace in substances, food, or marathon runs of ... Read More

Music is one of the profound pleasures in my life, and has been since my early childhood. My brother and I shared a small, red record player. We had ten or so of our very own records. Our ... Read More

For anyone who has ever had to speak before a crowd, take a test, or perform in public, the experience of shaky, sweaty, heart-palpitating performance anxiety may be a familiar one. People ... Read More

Many families have developed a multigenerational pattern where children learn at an early age that it is their job to make sure that a parent does not have to experience intolerable feelings ... Read More

‘Tis the time of year—in the United States, anyway—for eating copious amounts of food while surrounded by loved ones, otherwise known as Thanksgiving. Some celebrate with ... Read More