Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition. It is characterized by a pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotions. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) identifies ten classic traits of BPD that can help to identify and diagnose the disorder. Fear of Abandonment: One …
Losing a loved one can be one of the most difficult and devastating experiences we go through. In the aftermath of a loss, it can be challenging to find meaning and purpose in life. Here are a few suggestions for finding purpose after the loss of a loved one: Connect with others: One of the …
Dealing with the sudden and unexpected death of a loved one can be an incredibly difficult and emotional experience. It is common to go through a range of emotions and stages of grief as you process your loss and begin to move forward. Here is a summary of the stages of grief that you might …
If you’ve started your journey to self-improvement, what you decide to share with your online counselor will allow you to get the help you need. There are many topics you might consider discussing. Here are five examples: 1. Current concerns and problems: One of the main reasons people seek therapy is to address specific concerns …
Emotional baggage from the past is something that drags a lot of us down each time we try to move on. Forgiveness is the way to drop this baggage and start a new journey in your life. Although it’s not that easy, forgiving those that have wronged you and leaving harsh feelings in the past …
Anxiety can make you feel on-edge, restless, and sometimes terribly breathless too. If the carbon dioxide and oxygen exchange get disrupted, anxiety may lead to panic attacks, increased fatigue, and other emotional issues. Breathing exercises can help alleviate anxiety while reducing the chance of anxiety and panic attacks. What are Breathing Exercises? How Do They …
Often we hear how family is a single unit and should remain so. However, there are certain families with a member or two who feel disconnected from the rest. They’re usually referred to as the black sheep of the family who don’t come home very much, or who’re not allowed to come home. Bringing back …
If you often see your kids burst into a tantrum or have an emotional melt-down at an age when many other kids can control their emotions, your child may be having difficulty with emotional self-regulation. In other words, they act on impulse and struggle with inappropriate behavior because their emotions are often uncontrolled. How to …
“Tell me with whom you associate, and I will tell you who you are.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Your friends affect how you feel, what you think, and who you become as a person. As adults we rarely focus upon making new friends or consider evaluating the effect that our current friends may be …
Going to college and the prospect of living away from your parents for the first time can be both exciting and scary for high school grads. You get to live without curfews and enjoy late nights out with friends, but at the same time, who would you go to when your stomach starts hurting in …