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Oxytocin is released. Crying activates the parasympathetic nervous system

Oxytocin is released. “YES I am requesting you to please share this post”Normalizing crying is so important. Allowing people to cry is a true gift. We just have to learn to be comfortable in sitting with someone’s tears. Crying activates…

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What’s the difference between Anxiety and Panic Attack?

A lot of people use the terms “anxiety attack” and “panic attack” interchangeablyAnxiety is a normal human emotion, such as stress before an exam or presentation. However, sometimes people experience intense worries or fears and feel intense feelings. Often they…

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If you experience brain fog, you are not alone.

So many of us have experienced a hazy state of mind from time to time. 👉🏼Brain fog can be common, especially for people who struggle with anxiety. Individuals who experience generalized anxiety often report symptoms of brain fog. 👉🏼However, the…

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Common Fears About Starting OCD Therapy

Don’t. Let. It. Win!⁠OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) will make you fall for every scary thought – including ones that may sabotage your chances of getting better.⁠⁠Don’t. Let. It. Win!⁠⁠Yes, starting therapy can be scary, especially if it’s new. What if…

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Why someone with ANXIETY may appear “FUSSY” when planning things.

Because👉 They are trying to avoid any unexpected surprises that may trigger their anxiety.👉 Those with anxiety lack a sense of “control” and seek this to feel more grounded.👉 Anxiety makes you more easily overstimulated/hypersensitized to your environment.👉 The details around an event may…

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Reasons Someone May Keep Relapsing Back Into Depression

Reasons someone may keep relapsing back into Depression 👉  They are in a toxic environment that continues to neglect their needs ( or even violates them) For example, their need for control, for society, or purpose. 👉  They have excessive…

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Struggles of having Depression and being an Empath

Struggles of having Depression and being an Empath 👉  You want to reach out for help but you fear being a burden.👉  You pour so much energy and love into others but have trouble prioritizing your own needs.👉  You may socially…

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What Self-Gaslighting Looks Like

Blaming yourself for not handling things better – Without acknowledging all the difficulties/challenges you are facing and the strength it takes to survive them. Criticizing yourself for being too sensitive or emotional – Without checking in on what your feelings…

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What it’s like constantly Googling Anxiety Symptoms…

Ugh, Google 🙄 Living with anxiety makes us hyper-aware of every sensation. Instead of letting them pass on by, we immediately grasp onto it and start analyzing it from every angle. ⁣ Feeling sick with anticipation. Barely able to type…

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What is Emotional Maturity?

Very few things are cut and dry, this or that.  Emotional immaturity comes from the inability to process emotions + have awareness of other people’s perspectives. Many of us are emotionally immature. We live in a society/in homes that don’t…

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