An Arsenal Of Coping Skills

An Arsenal Of Coping Skills

When your therapist tells you, you should have an arsenal of coping skills-it turns out they really mean it. As most people know, I am a runner. Running has been my longest and healthiest relationship-I hit my 23 year mark this summer. I use it to remain physically...
Hard Seasons

Hard Seasons

Grief is a powerful and universal human emotion that can have a profound impact on an individual’s mental and emotional well-being. It is important to recognize that grief is a natural response to loss, whether it be the death of a loved one, the end of a...
Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs during specific seasons, most commonly in the fall and winter months. It is characterized by symptoms such as low mood, lack of energy, increased sleepiness, and weight gain. SAD is believed to be...
Sweaty Palms

Sweaty Palms

Anxiety has been a constant companion in my life for as long as I can remember. It started with small things, like worrying about getting good grades or making friends in school. But as I grew older, it became more cognitive in nature with going over the same thought...
I’m Running Low on Serotonin

I’m Running Low on Serotonin

The last week and a half of 2021 I felt as if I were a tethered wrecking ball.  Another year of being smothered with the loss COVID has slayed upon the world seemed to be the other foot we were hoping wouldn’t drop as we sat on our couches New Year’s Eve...