Picture this: You send a text to a friend and they do not respond for a few hours. Suddenly your mind starts spinning. Maybe they are angry with you. Maybe you said something wrong. Maybe they do not want to be friends anymore. Before you know it, you have convinced yourself that the friendship is … Read more
Have you ever found yourself leaving cabinet doors open around the kitchen? Or maybe you walked away from the stove only to realize later that you never turned it off. These kinds of slips can feel frustrating and even scary. These oversights are common with ADHD, but even without ADHD, stress and distraction can create … Read more
Why We Are Drawn to Toxic Relationships? You have probably heard the term toxic relationships so many times on social media that it has lost its meaning. Everyone is talking about red flags, love bombing, and narcissists, including me. But what if I told you that there is actually brain chemistry behind why you keep … Read more
Information source- Psychiatrist Dr. Tracey marks youtube video It can feel like you are watching yourself from the outside, hearing words come out of your mouth that you instantly wish you could take back. Maybe you started out talking about something small, but somehow it escalated into both of you saying things that you do … Read more
Have you ever caught yourself in a mental loop? One anxious thought leads to another, and before you know it, your brain feels like a runaway train. You try to talk yourself out of it, maybe you tell yourself to calm down, be rational, or think positive. But none of it works. You just feel … Read more
Have you ever noticed how your breathing changes when you are stressed? Maybe it becomes shallow and quick, or perhaps you even hold your breath without realizing it. What if I told you that understanding and controlling your breath could be one of the most powerful tools for managing your emotions? Today, we are going … Read more
Shame is the voice that whispers, “You are not just someone who failed. You are a failure.” And it is more than just a feeling. It disrupts your brain’s learning systems and makes it harder for you to build resilience. We are going to discuss what shame does to your brain, why it keeps you … Read more
Have you ever noticed that some people seem to make habits stick with very little effort, while others struggle to get past day 3? Maybe you have experienced this yourself. You set a goal, like working out, journaling, or cutting back on bed rotting (that is lying in bed all day doing nothing productive). You … Read more
Have you ever been in a crowded room full of people, maybe at a party or a work event, and felt completely alone? Or maybe you have scrolled through social media seeing everyone’s seemingly perfect connections and felt like you are the only one struggling to find your people. If that resonates with you, I … Read more