“We are fragile creatures, and it is from this weakness, not despite it, that we discover the possibility of true joy.”
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If you're reading this, you might be:
- Feeling sad, anxious or irritated more often than you'd like
- Making the same unhealthy choices, over and over again, even though, deep down, you know you'd feel better if you chose differently
- Lying awake at night, preoccupied by upsetting events (e.g., accident, illness, death, divorce, breakup with a partner, etc.)
- Obsessing about things you've done or said that you can't go back and change
- Worried that, if things continue as they are, in a few years, you'll regret not having done more to improve or change your life
If you're nodding your head right now, you're definitely not alone. And it's likely that your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are trying to get your attention.
Why do I feel this way?
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The issues we identify as problems or obstacles are actually solutions in disguise.
When we do something we know isn't good for us, the resulting pain we feel is our body and mind's way of trying to draw our attention to the places inside of us that yearn to be acknowledged, felt, and healed. That toxic relationship or job you can't seem to quit? The pervasive sadness that makes it hard to get out of bed in the morning? Believe it or not, if handled appropriately, these painful circumstances can actually lead the way toward a better, more balanced life! |
Can I fix this myself?
Honest questions deserve honest answers.
If this was going to get better on its own, it would have by now.
By the time earnest, hard-working, intelligent people (aka YOU) search the web for pages like this, it is because everything they've tried (e.g., self-help books, distraction, talking to friends, etc.) hasn't worked.
There is absolutely no reason to feel embarrassed or ashamed of this.
The simple fact that you are reading these words, right now, suggests that you are wise enough to know it's time to call in reinforcements.
If your car broke down, would you think twice about scheduling an appointment with a mechanic who has the knowledge and tools to fix it? Probably not. You need that car to take you where you want to go, quickly and efficiently.
Your mental health is no different.
Good mental health is a prerequisite for a healthy, happy life.
Why keep trying to heal something on your own when a qualified therapist or counselor can help you do it, faster and more effectively?
If this was going to get better on its own, it would have by now.
By the time earnest, hard-working, intelligent people (aka YOU) search the web for pages like this, it is because everything they've tried (e.g., self-help books, distraction, talking to friends, etc.) hasn't worked.
There is absolutely no reason to feel embarrassed or ashamed of this.
The simple fact that you are reading these words, right now, suggests that you are wise enough to know it's time to call in reinforcements.
If your car broke down, would you think twice about scheduling an appointment with a mechanic who has the knowledge and tools to fix it? Probably not. You need that car to take you where you want to go, quickly and efficiently.
Your mental health is no different.
Good mental health is a prerequisite for a healthy, happy life.
Why keep trying to heal something on your own when a qualified therapist or counselor can help you do it, faster and more effectively?
You've waited long enough!
Schedule a free consultation to see how counseling can help you create the life you deserve!
Schedule a free consultation to see how counseling can help you create the life you deserve!
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Featured Article
"11 Character Traits That Can Be Signs Of A Personality Disorder"
By: CAROLYN STEBER
SOURCE: Hannah Burton/Bustle
Pretty much everyone wants attention at one point or another. Many people like getting texts from friends, and appreciate being invited to parties. It's all about feeling included which, for many people, is a basic need. But sometimes, emotions like these can get out of hand and become grippingly intense, often to the point they lead to problems and distress. And when that happens, it could be a sign of a personality disorder.
There are three different "clusters" or types of personality disorders, and ten disorders in total. Within these clusters fall traits that might be labeled as eccentric, erratic, anxious, and fearful. Since we all have these feelings and traits, it's important to remember that they're only a problem if they're intense and long-lasting. "Personality [traits] have to be pretty extreme to be a 'sign of' a personality disorder," clinical psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow, host of The Web Radio Show, tells Bustle.
That's why, it'll be up to a therapist to decide whether or not you or someone you know has a personality disorder. They're tough to diagnose, and sometimes even tougher to treat. But it can be done. "Some of the common treatments for personality disorders include Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), social skills training, and general learning about empathy and perspective taking," relationship therapist Irina Baechle, LCSW, tells Bustle. With help, it's certainly possible to feel better. Here are a few character traits that, in the extreme, may be a sign of a personality disorder, according to experts.
There are three different "clusters" or types of personality disorders, and ten disorders in total. Within these clusters fall traits that might be labeled as eccentric, erratic, anxious, and fearful. Since we all have these feelings and traits, it's important to remember that they're only a problem if they're intense and long-lasting. "Personality [traits] have to be pretty extreme to be a 'sign of' a personality disorder," clinical psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow, host of The Web Radio Show, tells Bustle.
That's why, it'll be up to a therapist to decide whether or not you or someone you know has a personality disorder. They're tough to diagnose, and sometimes even tougher to treat. But it can be done. "Some of the common treatments for personality disorders include Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), social skills training, and general learning about empathy and perspective taking," relationship therapist Irina Baechle, LCSW, tells Bustle. With help, it's certainly possible to feel better. Here are a few character traits that, in the extreme, may be a sign of a personality disorder, according to experts.
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