Author’s Note: This story was shared anonymously by a reader. Writing this has been part of my own grieving process. I hope that sharing our family’s story might bring some meaning to a senseless loss and help others who are walking this same path. My mother was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, which impacts personality, behavior,…
Anxiety can sneak up on you in everyday moments or feel like a heavy cloud that never quite lifts. It can show up as racing thoughts, trouble breathing, a tight chest, or a sense that something bad is about to happen. For some, it builds up into panic attacks—those sudden, intense waves of fear that…
You may have heard someone mention EMDR therapy. Maybe a friend who swears it changed their life. Or a podcast that made it sound almost magical. But then you start researching and find conflicting information online. Will it erase your memories? Is it just fancy hypnosis? Does it actually work? EMDR myths and misinformation abound,…
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a revolutionary therapeutic approach that has transformed the lives of many individuals struggling with painful memories, traumatic experiences, and emotional distress. But how does EMDR work in the brain to bring these transformative changes? Let’s delve into the fascinating world of EMDR therapy and its profound impact…
You’ve been dealing with flashbacks for months. Nightmares wake you up multiple times a week. Your therapist mentioned EMDR, and you googled it, which led to more questions than answers. Something about eye movements and reprocessing trauma? It sounds a bit strange, maybe even uncomfortable. If you’re curious about EMDR but want to understand what…
Trauma doesn’t just affect the person who experiences it—it can leave deep imprints that ripple across generations. If your family has a history of loss, displacement, violence, or hardship, you may feel like you’re carrying wounds that aren’t entirely your own. Intergenerational trauma, also called generational trauma or transgenerational trauma, refers to the ways trauma…
Depression is one of the most common mental health challenges, but that doesn’t make it any less isolating or overwhelming. If you’re dealing with depression, it can feel like an ongoing weight, impacting your energy, outlook, and even your ability to enjoy things that once brought you happiness. Understanding what depression is—and the various ways…
Some decisions feel easy—what to wear or what to eat—but others, like changing jobs, ending a relationship, or choosing a new path in life, can feel overwhelming. When the stakes are high or the options unclear, it’s natural to feel stuck. The good news? Decision-making is a skill. With the proper support and a step-by-step…
You’re sitting at your desk on a Tuesday afternoon, and your chest feels tight. Again. You’ve already checked your email seventeen times, even though nothing urgent is happening. Your therapist keeps asking about your job, and you keep changing the subject because you don’t know what to do about it. Here’s what you do know:…
Your second therapy session felt amazing. You walked out thinking, “Yes, I’m getting somewhere.” Then this week hit, and you’re back in the same anxious spiral you thought you’d left behind. So what happened? Did therapy stop working? Did you mess up somehow? Neither. You’re experiencing what everyone in therapy experiences but may not always…