Kristen Breske, LMHC
As the world shuts down and the government imposed lockdowns attempt to save the general public from a life-threatening virus, the mental health of those already under stress has deteriorated even more. COVID-19 has not just killed thousands of humans within a few months, it has also pushed a huge number of stressed-out individuals to …
Are you even a teacher if you didn’t break down and cry during your first week back to school this year? Being a teacher is unbelievably hard and incredibly stressful. Teachers work endless hours beyond the school day, with low compensation, infrequent praise, and the pressure of increased demands being dumped on them by non-educators. …
For those who think a mental illness is “all in your head”, specifically when it comes to young children and adolescents, know that research shows a child’s ability to function can be easily impeded by emotional stress. There have been numerous incidents of kids failing to keep up with their studies because their mental health …
Is there a narcissistic Wicked Witch in your life? Beware! She may have her own “flying monkeys” as well. A term coined from the popular movie “The Wizard of Oz”, flying monkey refers to someone who orbits around a narcissist, obeying their orders and doing all the dirty work for them. These people are somewhat …
Do you feel defeated by chronic, never ending, medication resistant depression? Has your depression taken a toll on your daily life and relationships, changing the way you feel, think, or behave? If the medications with psychotherapy doesn’t seem to be working, the way it used to, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) may be something to explore …
Yes, falling in love with your captor is possible and it’s no different than being held hostage. If you find yourself unable to get out of an abusive relationship, or have stayed in unhealthy relationships before, there’s a possibility you may be “stuck” as a result of the trauma bond. This type of survival strategy …
Relationships can be difficult at times to navigate, but they’re even harder when your partner is suffering from mental health or personality disorders, such as borderline personality disorder (BPD) or narcissism. People with borderline personalities have an unstable personal identity, they can suffer from paranoia, are often suspicious, and can make your life a living …
Life is a rollercoaster of good, bad, and ugly experiences, and while we can’t choose what life gives us, we can surely decide what to do with the joys or griefs that may come our way. There are incidents, events, and accidents that can change your approach towards life and how it ought to be …
If you’ve been through a traumatizing event in life, feeling guilt or shame about it is common yet rarely a path to healing. Both feelings can hinder your growth from a victim to a survivor. One must take victimization as a factual reality in order to really understand, accept, and finally, recover from the effects. …
By now you must’ve already heard about Cannabidiol and the fact that it can help with anxiety and chronic pain. Cannabidiol oil is actually derived from cannabis and contains chemicals similar to those found in marijuana plants. However, taking CBD doesn’t give the ‘high’ effect which is the reason why it has been legalized in …