They were definitely onto something. Talking about sex isn’t always easy, but seldom does the best sex happen without some sort of communication. Now, for a lot of people, asking for what they want in bed is no walk in the park. But ask someone who has pushed through and communicated even if they felt awkward doing so, and while they may say “yes,” they’ll likely also tell you it’s well worth it....

Often, people come into therapy complaining that their partner is difficult, or depressed, or self-absorbed. Yet, over the course of counseling, it becomes obvious that they, themselves, struggle with these issues. However, instead of openly admitting and acknowledging these issues in themselves, their subconscious throws up a defensive wall, and they instead tell themselves that these issues characterize their partner. Couples Therapy OnlineStrengthen your relationship through couples therapy you can participate in together or apart, at your convenience....

Having a crush feels amazing — the butterflies, the newness, the way you find yourself smiling when you’re thinking about that special someone. But wait, what if all those warm fuzzy feelings are happening when you’re in a committed relationship…and they’re not directed towards your significant other? Depending on the nature of you and your partner’s relationship, you might have a bit of a dilemma on your hands. Couples Therapy OnlineStrengthen your relationship through couples therapy you can participate in together or apart, at your convenience....

We have all faced moments in our lives where we felt completely inconsolable. Maybe it was after a loss like the death of a loved one — or perhaps after a devastating breakup, job loss, or any other life-change that seemed out of our control and that we grieved deeply. At times, though, there is no discernible cause: those of us who suffer from depression or anxiety know that sometimes our feelings overwhelm us so intensely that they become hard to shake — and it feels like nothing can console us in those moments....

Everyone has their own way of embracing self-care and addressing their mental health. It’s important for your mental well-being and can provide a valuable reset that leaves you more positive and productive going forward. Today, we’re sharing some secret tips from a therapist on the best way you can spend your mental health day. Get a Good Night’s Rest The first key to taking care your mental health, which is often overlooked, is to get a good night’s rest!...

Imagine walking down a crowded street. You’re strolling along, minding your own business, when suddenly someone who is texting while walking (adangerous pastime!) bumps right into you. You know that person bumped into you and not the other way around. You know that it wasn’t your fault and that it was, in fact, their fault. Do you say sorry? Couples Therapy OnlineStrengthen your relationship through couples therapy you can participate in together or apart, at your convenience....

It doesn’t take long to assemble an impressive list of successful people who also struggle with mental illness. Comedian/actorJim Carreyexperienced clinical depression,Harry PotterauthorJ.K. Rowlingalso combatted depression, entrepreneur/business mogul/founder of CNNTed Turnerlives with bipolar disorder, accomplished athleteHerschel Walkerrevealed he has dissociative identity disorder, andBrian Wilsonof Beach Boys fame has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. Statistics pile onto the correlation between mental illness and success. A 2008studypublished in theUniversity of Cincinnati Law Reviewsuggests that CEOs may be at twice the risk of developingdepressioncompared to the general population....

One-third of our life is spent at work. That’s nearly90,000 hoursof life. Suffice it to say that if you are spending that much time at work, it needs to be a positive environment that does not compromise your mental health. And the relationship with your boss is maybe the most vital piece for a healthy workplace. In fact, it can make it or break your work experience. There’s a thin line between a boss being a weak leader or incapable of managing a team, and being toxic and draining....

It’s no wonder that work stresses so many of us out. Americans work longer hours with less vacation timethan anyone in the developed world. This can make it difficult to balance work life with family life, friendships, and your own emotional and physical self-care. For some of us, this stress can take a real toll on our performance at work, and when stress reaches a breaking point, some of us are apt to “lose it” — perhaps lashing out at colleagues, acting unreasonably, or losing our tempers....

Seeking mental health services isn’t easy. It might beeven moredifficult to open up to your friends and family about how you’ve been struggling to manage your mental health. Starting the conversation, however, has a lot of potential benefits — most notably increased family support and reassurance. When you’re deep in anxiety or depression, this extra support could make a huge difference. Unfortunately, societal stigmas have made it difficult for those living with mental health concerns to receive support....

Have you ever noticed how easy it is for us to feel down on ourselves? We generally don’t have a problem feeling guilty about what we perceive as poor performance. Whether the misstep is big or small, punishing oneself seems to come naturally for many. But when it comes to feeling proud about accomplishing something, it is easy to let the moment slip through our fingertips. This discrepancy is a problem, as it decreases our motivation and makes it that much harder to achieve long-term successes....

I’m a terrible person. My sister is so beautiful and I’m so ugly. My boyfriend is the most attractive person I know and I’ll never be as into anyone else again. We all think of the world in black and white terms at times. From refusing to see the flaws in our loved ones, to being overly hard on ourselves, the human brain’stendencyto understand the world in either/or terms has a profound effect on our relationships....

Updated on 4/9/21 The hard truth is, there is no avoiding stress. From the moment we are born until our final days, we all experience different levels of emotional, mental, or physical stress on a regular basis. The circumstance as to why we feel it can and will vary greatly. The stress you feel hearing loud music coming from your neighbor’s house at night will feel different from the stress of being unemployed, for example....

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been in a relationship with someone who not only wasn’t a good fit, they were downright bad for you. Keep your hand up if you find yourself pursuing this same kind of person over and over again. My hand is still up, is yours? So often we find ourselves pursuing people who aren’t right for us, continuing a cycle that can sometimes last year or even a lifetime....

Even if you haven’t heard the term “energy vampire” before, you’ve surely experienced the phenomenon. You know that exhausted, worn out feeling you get after being with someone who just emotionally drains you? Yep, that’s an energy vampire in action, sucking out all your good vibes, leaving you frustrated and tired. The bad news is that keeping garlic around isn’t going to be enough to ward off this type of vampire....