Depression

26 Dec

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, 2 Comments

Do your struggles define you?

All of us struggle in life. Sometimes the struggles are fairly insignificant. Other times the struggles are completely overwhelming. Many of us tend to focus on what isn’t working or what’s gone wrong in our past. Depression and anxiety seem to exacerbate the fight tenfold. People mistakenly identify themselves by what they’ve done, what they … Continue reading »

21 Dec

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, Comments Off

You can’t calm the storm.

How many times have you hit a wall during your life and wanted to quit? Maybe you are there now. Life can be fairly complicated. Most of us have plenty to manage in our day-to-day lives such as jobs, relationships, family, finances, sleep, health and so forth. We all seem to have a tremendous amount … Continue reading »

20 Dec

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, selfesteem, Comments Off

YOU give meaning to your flaws.

Most of us feel “flawed” in certain areas and particular times in our lives. Many of our goals, desires, and even motivation to change, often come from a deep insecurity within us. We often think, “If I could just fix what is wrong with me, then everything will be ok.” You may fixate on certain aspects … Continue reading »

18 Dec

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, Comments Off

What did you expect?

We have all experienced first hand what it is like to be disappointed. All of us, have been let down by our partners, our family, friends, co-workers, acquaintances and even by ourselves. But do the expectations you have for yourself and others create the foundation for disappointment? The answer is yes! We attach expectations to … Continue reading »

06 Dec

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, Comments Off

Leave the bricks behind.

There are many reasons why relationships come to an end. Your relationship may have failed due to infidelity, money issues, broken promises, boredom, commitment issues, loneliness, emotional or physical abuse, communication issues, addiction problems, incompatibility issues, unmet expectations for one other or perhaps trust issues. These are a few of the common reasons relationships end. … Continue reading »

02 Dec

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, Comments Off

Negative thoughts.

Self-deprecating thoughts are all the mean, nasty, ugly, distressing, devaluing things you say about yourself. Regardless of whether or not you say them out loud, these thoughts keep you confined to a prison of your own making. It’s been said that each day we have about 50,000 thoughts. Research shows that 80-90% of these thoughts … Continue reading »

27 Nov

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, 2 Comments

Biting your tongue.

Do you make desperate attempts to avoid saying something that needs to be said? Do you have trouble telling people how you feel? Do you bite your tongue because you’re afraid of conflict or of your own anger? Are you worried about what will come out of your mouth if you do say something? Are … Continue reading »

20 Nov

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, therapy, Comments Off

Masks.

Are you wearing a mask to make people believe that you are really fine? Do you try to hide your real emotions from your friends, family or co-workers? It is really hard to pretend when it comes to emotions. It tends to be easier to say “I’m fine” or “I’m all right don’t worry about … Continue reading »

07 Nov

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, 1 Comment

Envy of an illusion.

In this technological age, social media has become the primary means to connect with our family, friends and the rest of the world. For many of us, this routine has become an intricate part of our daily lives. Yet, this seemingly harmless habit can become a fast-track course to decreased self-esteem, increased anxiety and increased … Continue reading »

27 Oct

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, therapy, Comments Off

Running from her problems was a race she would never win.

She was determined to stop running and face her troubles head on. She would start today. It wasn’t easy for her. She couldn’t flawlessly handle every punch thrown at her. She got upset. She was sad. She was hurt. She made mistakes. She stumbled and she fell. Nevertheless, she refused to give up. She didn’t … Continue reading »