Books are arranged in alphabetical order on shelves. Pencils are positioned on desks that are equally distanced apart from one another. Clothing in a closet is categorized by the ROY G BIV color system. These are all signs of a common type of obsessive-compulsive disorder…
You can feel it approaching. Most of the time, it happens when you least expect it. It always finds you, no matter how hard you try to run or hide from it. Whether the doors are locked or you’re hiding under your covers, it won’t…
Everyone deals with a variety of different emotions each and every day. Joy, sadness, anger, disgust, and fear are some of the most common emotions shown in the Disney movie “Inside Out.” New emotions are thrown into the mix as a person grows older. In…
If you have a teenager, it may not have taken you long to notice that they tend to operate a little differently than you and the rest of your family. As an adult, you have a schedule and routine. You try to go to bed…
Thoughts circle in and out of your head all day long. These thoughts could relate to anything and everything. Often, the thoughts will relate to what you’re doing in the current moment. If you’re at work, you may be thinking about completing items on your…
Your parents always raised you to do your best. In school, you were encouraged to complete all of your homework assignments on time and study for any quizzes or tests. For extracurricular activities, you were told to practice, practice, practice. If you wanted to be…
The therapy world is filled with a lot of unknowns. If you’re not familiar with the therapy world or all of the different conditions or treatment options, it can all seem a bit overwhelming. On top of already feeling like there is too much information…
In today’s digital age, there’s a lot of information readily available right at your fingertips. You no longer have to go to the library or talk to a subject expert in a field to get necessary, relevant, and factual information. A quick Google search will…
Neurodivergence is a concept that has become more widely talked about over the past few years. In the past, thinking differently from what was considered the normal way of thinking wasn’t accepted. In today’s world, there’s a clear understanding that people can think and feel…
Many people may know that depression and ADHD are two completely separate mental health conditions. That being said, there is some overlap between the two. While each condition has its own signs and symptoms that can differentiate them from one another, some signs and symptoms…
If you thought trying to communicate with a toddler was challenging, you had no idea what would happen when that toddler grew into a teenager. Nowadays, teens are using words and phrases that you haven’t even heard of before. They add different endings to existing…
Communication is key in any type of relationship. Communication may be thought of with coworkers or friends, but the conversations that you have with your own family members are equally important. Even between family members, you still have to take the same approach in communicating…