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Denial.

As a therapist, I regularly talk to people who fool themselves into believing that everything is okay. Denial is a psychological defense mechanism that helps a person avoid a potentially upsetting truth. Denial is also a fantastic way to “avoid” when we don’t know how to fix the situation or when we don’t want to … Continue reading »
Denial.
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Alexithymia: Difficulty expressing feelings or emotions.

Do you often feel like your emotions are out of control? Do you fly off the handle at people who don’t necessarily deserve it? Do you blow up over minor incidents? Do you find yourself wanting to cry over anything? Or maybe you’re at the other extreme. Do you find it hard to get worked … Continue reading »
Alexithymia: Difficulty expressing feelings or emotions.
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Your semicolon is coming…

A semicolon represents a sentence the author could have ended, but chose not to. The author is you and the sentence is your life. Hold on… your semicolon is coming. Tell me your story. Carrie
Your semicolon is coming…
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Sometimes things have to go wrong before they can go right.

Sometimes we have to let the wrong people walk out before we allow the right people to walk in. Sometimes we have to feel weak in order to know what it’s like to feel strong. Sometimes you have to be broken to realize you’ll never be shattered. Sometimes you have to “be in like” before … Continue reading »
Sometimes things have to go wrong before they can go right.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder

If dreary, dark winter months get you down, you’re not alone. When there is less natural sunlight it can mess with your mood and leave you feeling blue until spring comes and brings the sun with it.  People with Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD) develop symptoms of depression in the winter months when there is … Continue reading »
Seasonal Affective Disorder