Posted: November 7, 2022
If you have had a panic attack, you know it is like nothing else you’ve experienced. You may feel your heart pounding, palms sweating, a sense of doom, an urge to flee, gut pain, disassociation, brain fog, narrowed sight, and/or restlessness. They’re no fun. At…
Posted: August 26, 2022
*This blog post is not medical advice and is not peer-reviewed. It is my opinion. Please see your medical professional for assistance. “Should I leave my husband?” my client asks. I pause. Take a breath. “What’s going on? Tell me more,” I say. “No, Jackie. You…
Posted: June 29, 2022
Anxiety can put us in a loop of worry that gets us nowhere. Here are three tips to try today to manage your anxiety. 1. Read a story. Your brain is likely to consider characters’ perspectives. You may be distracted from your worry and look…
Posted: April 19, 2022
Separation is a kind of marital purgatory: You’re not divorced, but you’re not living as a married couple. For the indecisive, it seems like the more comfortable choice. Separation is not always the helpful answer. Granted, separation sometimes brings clarity. Other times, it hurries divorce.…
Posted: February 17, 2022
*This blog is not a substitute for professional advice. It’s my opinion. Find a professional who is qualified to help. And if you’re being abused, consider your safety first. We make ourselves vulnerable to cheating on our spouses by how we think about ourselves. Often,…
Posted: January 6, 2022
“I”m bad at confrontation.” Translation: “I feel uncomfortable about speaking up because I feel: A. My opinion doesn’t matter. B. My opinion will cause more problems. C. I would rather sit in pain than hurt someone else. Sadly, there are many more reasons why we…