Low self-esteem can have an outsized impact on relationships. It changes how you interpret your partner’s actions and words, and can lead to confusion and a lack of trust. If you have low self-esteem, it can cause you to seek out constant reassurance and recognize rejection when it isn’t there
An emotional hangover is a lingering exhaustion or heaviness that you feel after an emotional period, whether that be a difficult conversation or a stressful week, or anything else that causes strong emotions. Very similarly to a physical hangover, emotional hangovers show up after a period of emotional intensity and
Even in the strongest of relationships, there can always be some self-doubt at times. For some couples, this can show in a glance or a touch. For others, it needs to be said out loud. That’s where reassurance comes in – and learning to give and receive it well can
Individual psychotherapy (or just ‘therapy’) is one of the first places a lot of people turn to when they need to face particular challenges in their lives. It’s one of the most effective, well-researched ways to understand yourself, work through difficult experiences, and build healthier ways of coping with life.
When most people picture Borderline Personality Disorder, they picture the version that’s loud and leads to visible outbursts and constant drama, as well as impulsive decisions and anger.- This is the image that popular media has settled on, and it’s what trained clinicians are trained to look out for. There
Random thoughts often pop into our heads, and sometimes these can be impulsive, intrusive, or something else altogether. It’s important to understand the difference between impulsive and intrusive thoughts, because they are not the same thing, and understanding the difference can clear a lot of unnecessary anxiety up. The Short
