Tag: stress
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You Want Love, But Intimacy Feels Unsafe
You say you want love. You crave deep connection, someone who really sees you. But when it starts to happen, when someone gets close, when it starts to feel real, something shifts. You pull away. You feel overwhelmed. Maybe you get irritated, overthink every message, or find reasons to leave before they do. You might…
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ADHD or Trauma? Maybe Both — And Here’s What That Means
You get distracted easily. You forget things, zone out mid-conversation, or bounce between tasks like a browser with 37 tabs open. Some days you wonder if you’ve got ADHD. Other days, you think maybe you’re just burnt out or traumatised. Maybe it’s both. This question comes up a lot in therapy, not just from clients,…
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When You’re Exhausted But Can’t Stop Performing
You know that feeling where you’re running on fumes but can’t stop? Like you’re emotionally drained, mentally foggy, maybe even physically wrecked, but still smiling, replying to messages, showing up, saying “yes” when everything in you wants to scream no? It’s that quiet burnout where you look fine on the outside but feel completely disconnected…
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Regulating Your Nervous System: A Key to Effective Therapy
Therapy can be a transformative experience, providing the space for healing, self-awareness, and growth. But have you ever felt stuck in therapy, unable to make progress despite your best efforts? One reason could be the state of your nervous system. When your nervous system is dysregulated, it’s like trying to heal while your body and…