If you’re reading this, something has broken. Maybe it just came out. Maybe you’ve known for a while, and you’re still trying to figure out what to do with it. Maybe you’re the one who cheated, and you’re sitting with a weight you don’t know how to put down. Whatever brought you here, the question
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Steps to find in-network therapy: Call your insurer or search their online directory… or Ask providers if they accept your plan (they will often be able to ‘verify’ your insurance confidentially, without alerting employers or incurring fees. Look for therapists offering sliding scales if needed Approximately 67 million people, or 20% of the population of
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Picture this: You’re excited to start therapy and improve yourself. You find a therapist, attend a few sessions and start thinking to yourself, “I don’t like my therapist.” If this scenario sounds familiar to you, know that you’re not alone. Keep reading to find out how to tell your therapist you’re leaving and get some
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Therapists use tests to: Track symptoms and progress Support diagnosis and treatment plans Tools like PHQ-9 or GAD-7 guide, not replace, clinical judgment Starting therapy can help you turn the page to a better phase of life, but it can also be intimidating and even a little scary, especially if you’ve never sought help before.
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With dating apps like Tinder and Bumble, it can often feel like there are endless options for partners right at your fingertips. As a result, people are quick to break off relationships. Psychiatrist and author Dr. Carole Lieberman says, “Nowadays, people are often too quick to give up on relationships because, in the back of
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Scandals have made headlines recently involving sexual abuse of minors in major organizations such as the Catholic Church , Southern Baptist Convention, Boy Scouts of America, and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It’s no surprise, then, that thousands of people are living day to day with highly traumatic memories. Trauma, particularly in
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Mental health can be a touchy subject, especially when yours is affected. However, like other body parts, the brain can get sick and change how you think, feel and behave. Your ability to handle stress, control your emotions and act like yourself will also be affected until you resolve the mental health problem. Everyone deals
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Recovery is a multifaceted process. Giving up drugs and alcohol — and staying clean — isn’t always a straight path. There may be obstacles and difficulties on the journey to the new and improved you. However, it’s a road worth traveling and one others have successfully traversed. Recovery quotes may help you gain strength and
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A “dry drunk” is someone sober but still stuck in addictive thinking: Irritability, denial, or emotional shutdown Recovery takes more than just stopping use Therapy helps address root issues Recovering from alcohol use disorder (AUD) can be a long journey. For many who choose to stop drinking, the path is strewn with obstacles and detours.
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If you had a personality disorder, would you know it? More importantly, would you know how to manage it? The term “personality disorder” might feel like a burden or an embarrassment, but it’s nothing to be ashamed or afraid of. About 9% of American adults have some kind of personality disorder, and plenty of folks
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