Does My Diagnosis Define Me?
In the current online climate, the conversation around mental health diagnoses is abundant. And much of it is validating and beneficial, helping to spread awareness and reduce stigma for a …
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What’s the Difference Between BPD and Bipolar?
Borderline personality disorder, typically abbreviated BPD, and bipolar disorder are often confused. Both disorders can involve rapid mood shifts and intense, difficult-to-deal-with emotions that impact daily functioning. Both are typically …
The Anxiety Paradox
It’s not uncommon to see clients experiencing anxiety state their treatment goal in no uncertain terms: “I want to get rid of my anxiety.” It’s understandable, of course: anxiety can …
Self-Care Spotlight: Birdwatching
If you subscribe to any number of mental health influencers online, you’ve probably seen plenty of self-care recommendations in your feed. Maintain a regular sleep schedule, meditate, journal, exercise…resist doomscrolling. …
Why is Therapy Making Me Feel Worse?
If you recently started therapy, chances are you were at your wits’ end. You might have felt like you’d tried everything, but nothing was working. So, in your first session, …
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an often misunderstood diagnosis. It’s common for people to use the label of OCD as a shorthand way to describe perfectly normal, even adaptive forms of …
What’s the Point of Mindfulness?
If you’ve spent any time in the chronically online mental health space, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of mindfulness. Perhaps you’ve encountered the litany of meditation apps, reminding us, …
Do Therapists Always Validate Their Clients?
A common misconception on social media is that therapists only exist to validate their clients. Ostensibly, seeing a therapist is about going to someone who will listen, nod their head, …
Which Mental Health Professional is Right for Me?
If you feel overwhelmed by the process of choosing the right mental health professional for your needs, the following resource is meant for you. Consider it A Guide to the …