A common thread running throughout the lives of those suffering from addictions, anxiety, depression, and trauma is the immense shame that they feel. It is important here to distinguish between guilt and shame. Guilt says “I did something bad” while shame says “I am...
“Everyone goes through life trying to figure out when and how they can have sex, don’t they?”“Why should I be ashamed of a desire that is so natural?”“Shouldn’t I try to do more of what makes me happy?”“I am probably more consumed with sex than most people, but that...
Fear can be a good thing when faced with dangerous or harmful stimuli. It helps us stay alert and be wary of potential threats to our physical and mental well being. But when fear transcends the level of a helpful emotion to something debilitating and paralyzing, it...
There is a quick list of questions that you can use to see if sexual addiction is something that you might be dealing with. The six areas are summarized in the word PATHOS. Check out the questions below and see how you rate yourself. Preoccupied – Do you often...
Although work provides you with money to pay your bills, it can also have a significant impact on your mental health, if you are not careful. In the United States alone, stress costs the nation billions of dollars every year. As you can imagine, dealing with anxiety...
