People tend to believe that those who serve our country are “strong” and won’t suffer the effects of what they do day in and day out during their job. What is “strong” anyway? Does “strong” mean that you are immune to depression, anxiety, or PTSD? Does it mean that you push through and persevere through […]

Anxiety is a normal emotion. It is a wonderful safety measure the body and brain has to keep the body alive and safe. However, too often, the body and brain over-reacts to non-threatening situations because of past experiences. There is a part of the brain which is primitive and deals with survival. Think about an […]

Now that we are in 2017, have you set yourself a new goal? A “resolution” for the year? Have you done this in many prior years and never stuck with it? There are several problems with new year’s resolutions or goals. Once you reach a goal, you’re done. Often the goals we set are too […]

As we are in full swing of the Holiday season, I thought this would be a good time to discuss emotions related to this time of year. Many people find this time of year very difficult. Whether or not someone is dealing with a mental illness, Holidays can bring up a lot for people. It […]