Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, yet many of us struggle with negative thoughts and self-doubt. One of the most significant obstacles to mental well-being is the inner critic, that voice inside our head that tells us we’re not good enough, that we can’t do it, or that we’re not worthy of […]
Thinking of Emotions as Signals: Understanding Hard Emotions
As Autumn approaches and the busy days of summer vacations and activities come to a halt, we have natural opportunities to slow down and listen to the signals that arise in our daily lives. These signals include what emotions we’re experiencing and how they’re manifesting in our bodies. Many of us don’t often think about […]
Experience the Emotion, Don’t Become Hooked on a Feeling
2,000 years ago, Plato wrote, “All learning has an emotional base,” and since then scientists, educators, and philosophers have worked to prove or disprove the importance of feelings. The common thought has been for years that, “Emotions are in the way; they keep us from making good decisions, and they keep us from focusing.” More […]
Common Misconceptions of Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)
To start out, please read this list of paraphrased statements and questions I’ve heard relating to misconceptions of PMADs: “If I’m struggling emotionally, does that mean that I don’t love my baby enough?” “I’m pregnant. I can’t get depression now because I’m not in my postpartum period.” “I was so excited about this baby that […]
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