Stress

Have you ever noticed that when someone close to you is stressed, it feels like their stress is contagious? There are a number of not-so-surprising reasons we are attuned to the stress ... Read More

How many of us struggle with weight loss, frustrated when we achieve less than our desired results? Assuming you have ruled out possible medical causes contributing to difficulty with weight ... Read More

Over the past year, I have heard more and more therapists note that political stress is coming up more frequently in therapy. This seems to be a new trend, and it is not confined to the ... Read More

Dear GoodTherapy.org, I feel so strung out lately. I definitely consider myself a people-pleaser. I tend to go out of my way to make sure friends, family, and coworkers are happy, even ... Read More

We are an “if only” society: “If only I were thinner, smarter, more popular, etc., then I’d be happy.” It’s easy to be tempted by this line of thinking. However, it’s not ... Read More

All of us experience periods of ups and downs, which tend to be compounded by the demands of modern living. Stress has become the norm rather than the exception for many of us, and its ... Read More

With greater access to treatment, more people find they can take on the monumental venture of earning a degree. Yet once they are in school, their risk of mental health problems increases. ... Read More

When you look back on your journey toward well-being, you’re excited to see the fruits of your labor. You can cope with distress, your relationships are thriving, and you’re enjoying ... Read More

People may overstate their negative emotions in surveys, according to research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Studies that rely on self-reports present ... Read More

The holidays can be a very stressful time of year. Increased commitments, holiday parties, shopping for gifts, and traveling to visit relatives can all grate on our nerves as we feel overextended ... Read More

Holidays can bring a ton of stress. Maybe you’re feeling pressured by the thought of family visiting, of all the cooking and shopping, or expectations for the “perfect” holiday. Or ... Read More

For many people, the holiday season is a wonderful time of year. Although the holidays can bring great joy, they come with a lot of potential stressors that can put a damper on the season. ... Read More