Mental health problems are becoming increasingly common. It is estimated that 1 in 5 Americans live with a mental disorder. A mental illness can wreak havoc on physical and mental health. It can affect one’s mood, behavior, and thought patterns. Many people use drugs or…
Infidelity undermines the very foundation of marriage. After discovering the affair, the betrayed partner may feel jealous, angry, and deeply sad or hurt. They may struggle to let go of resentment and may experience symptoms of PTSD. It is not unusual for the cheating partner…
For many years a deeply entrenched stigma has been placed against the LGBTQ community which is why they have lived secretively in the past. However, they still face discrimination in their personal lives, in the workplace, and in the public sphere. Often people around them…
Anger is a natural emotion. It’s perfectly normal to feel angry from time to time, but uncontrolled anger can indicate an underlying mental health condition known as an intermittent explosive disorder (IED). IED is marked by regular impulsive outbursts and aggression. IED afflicts around 11.5-16…
In a codependent relationship, one person lacks self-sufficiency and seeks the other person’s feedback to determine their identity or self-worth. When the person is not appreciated, they feel rejected or worthless and may experience resentment. Some people with a codependent personality feel the need to…
If you and your partner are struggling to resolve your relationship roadblocks or keep the spark alive in your relationship, couples counseling can be a viable solution for you. What is Couples Counseling? Couples counseling is a type of psychotherapy in which a counselor works…
