This article was originally posted on GoodTherapy.org by Jed Diamond, PhD, LCSW. We all know the feeling, but few of us want to talk about it. Shame often runs our lives and undermines our relationships, but we often keep it hidden. We’re ashamed of being...
Understanding Abandonment It is human nature to fear being abandoned. As children, this fear served a healthy purpose to connect you with caregivers and ensure that your needs were met. However, if you find yourself fearing abandonment in relationships as an adult, it might be...
It’s completely normal to have those days where you feel sad and not at your happiest. If you experience the normal emotional ups and downs chances are it is not interfering with your life and consider healthy. Often when we hear the word mood swings...
If you suffer from obsessive thoughts, panic attacks or unrelenting worries, you may have an anxiety disorder. You don’t always have to suffer from anxiety or think of anxiety as a life sentence. Treatment can help, and therapy is a good place to start. Some...