Tag: Therapy

Finding Your Passions Through Your Depression

When was the last time you did something that you felt truly passionate about? I asked my therapy clients this question last week and most answers I got were along the lines of, “Before I was depressed.” When struggling with depression, a very common side effect (and symptom of depression) is lack of interest in … Continue reading Finding Your Passions Through Your Depression →

Unhealthy Boundaries: Pouring From An Empty Cup?

Have you ever heard that saying, “You become who you surround yourself with?” To some extent, I agree, but I’d like to preface that with the idea that we become who we surround ourselves with if we have poorly established boundaries with them. Having unhealthy boundaries with someone may look like... • Taking on their … Continue reading Unhealthy Boundaries: Pouring From An Empty Cup? →

At times, I miss when I was depressed. Let me explain.

Sometimes, I'm reminded of how stuck I was and a part of me misses that feeling. I've never fully understood why I've (at times) missed when I was depressed. I think when I first recognized this feeling, I confused it with missing being depressed. But that's not it. At times, I miss when I was … Continue reading At times, I miss when I was depressed. Let me explain. →

Perspective: The Meaning Behind The Healthy Mindset Project

I'll be the first to admit that I'm a bit pessimistic when it comes to my life. I often tell people that I'm neither happy or unhappy, but simply content. Right down the middle. Life is alright. I was having a family therapy session with a client of mine and her father, discussing the struggle … Continue reading Perspective: The Meaning Behind The Healthy Mindset Project →

Saying Goodbye to 2010s: The Ups and Downs of My Mental Health

It is officially 2020! Honestly, a small part of me (many years ago) never pictured making it to 2020, but here we are. With it being the start of a brand new year, I found myself reflecting on the 2010s; the good, the bad, the humiliating, the heartbreaking. If you had to summarize each year … Continue reading Saying Goodbye to 2010s: The Ups and Downs of My Mental Health →

New Year’s Resolutions: Healthy or Hurtful?

You know the standard January 1 question: "What's your New Year's resolution?" I've always found resolutions to feel forced, cheesy, and odd. I can't recall the last time I even had a New Year's resolution because of this mentality, but I've been thinking about it lately... they are the hope for something new, something different, … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions: Healthy or Hurtful? →