How to Build Confidence When You Suffer from Anxiety
People joke a great deal about having an emotional disorder, whether it is claiming they have OCD when it comes to the organization of their closet or just casually stating that something random gives them anxiety. However, anyone who ever has truly struggled with an emotional disorder will tell you it is no laughing matter,…
Read MoreHelicopter Parenting and Failure to Launch
We all have hopes and dreams for our children. We believe we know what is best for them, and we go out of our way to make it happen. We bend rules, seek guidance, try to find loop holes to make our youngsters “better” than we are – more successful, to have more options, more…
Read MoreHow Does Your Family React to Your Diagnosis of Asperger’s?
If you have been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, you are probably very intelligent, feel calmer when rules are followed, find it exhausting to interact socially, and excel in mathematics, music, science, and/or computer programming. You may have been told as a child that you acted like a “little adult” or were called a “geek” for…
Read MoreUnderstanding Cognitive Distortions and Living in the Grey
Looking at the world through a black and white lens is common in people dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, borderline personality disorder and other mental health conditions. This rigid way of processing actions and beliefs of your own, and others around you, can ease distressing symptoms caused by cognitive upset. In her informative video lecture,…
Read MoreGrocery Staples for the Independent Adult
You’re living on your own now and have to stock your kitchen. Mom and dad are no longer there to make sure there’s food in the house. But, where do you begin? What are staples and what are extras? Here’s a great start to your independent grocery shopping! Staples are considered food items that are…
Read MoreHow To Set Appropriate Boundaries For Your Parents
The transition into adulthood requires a switch from dependence on your parents’ rules and guidance to self-management. As much as you are struggling with this change, your parents are likely experiencing similar difficulty adjusting to this transformation. In order to become a fully independent adult, you must set appropriate boundaries for yourself and your space,…
Read More5 Steps to Finding Your Perfect Career
As a young adult, your world is filled with opportunities, but that does not make it any easier for you to find your niche and land your perfect career. Indecisiveness, in the earlier stages of adulthood, is a common trait and you may not yet know exactly where you want your career path to lead.…
Read MoreDrug Addiction and Bipolar Disorder: What are the Risks?
By: Jennifer Scott Addiction is alarmingly common among people with bipolar disorder. Approximately 56% of those living with bipolar disorder will struggle with addiction in their lifetime. While alcohol is the more common addiction at 46%, drug addiction is a very close second at 41%. Both substances can act as a temporary means to subdue…
Read MoreHow to Clean Your Apartment in 1 Hour
If you’re like me, cleaning is not one of your favorite activities. It’s time consuming, tedious, tiring, and, let’s face it, BORING! But what if I convinced you that you can tidy your home in just 1 hour? ONE HOUR!! Not so back when you know you have an end time, right? Here are my…
Read MoreThe First Steps are the Hardest: Understanding Young Adults with BPD
When it comes to psychological or emotional problems, the first steps to get better will always be the hardest, but when a patient diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a younger adult, the first steps can seem almost impossible. Perhaps, the answer to the treatment of BPD in young adults lies partially in a…
Read MoreHow To Determine Your Ideal Educational Path
The sheer number of career, degree, and college options available today can leave you struggling to identify the right educational path for you. To make matters worse, the perceived permanency of this decision can leave you stalled at the crossroads while time passes you by. You can take charge of your future by leaving fear…
Read MoreGarage Sale Stress
Several weekends ago, I had the opportunity to participate in my first garage sale. My best friend decided to clear her house of all its contents to make way for a new start after a long and stressful divorce. Not knowing exactly how this was going to play out, I had certain fantasies of smiling,…
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