by Courtenay Monfore | Sep 11, 2023 | Anxiety, Relationships, Therapy
The term narcissist is often used casually to label people who seem excessively in love with themselves or intensely interested in their own lives. However, it’s crucial to understand that there’s a significant difference between a person having occasional...
by Courtenay Monfore | Aug 28, 2023 | Anxiety, Therapy
Do you have trouble making decisions? Do you overanalyze your options for hours? Do you tend to second-guess the decisions you’ve made? These are some of the characteristics of indecisiveness. Being indecisive means you struggle with making decisions and typically...
by Courtenay Monfore | Aug 7, 2023 | Anxiety, Therapy
What’s the difference between burnout and depression? The concept of burnout comes from workplace psychology. Typically, therapists associate burnout with work, although researchers are also studying parental burnout, when caregivers feel chronically exhausted....
by Courtenay Monfore | Jul 31, 2023 | Anxiety, Relationships
Imagine feeling nervous, stressed and worried most of the time, or so fixated on a particular perceived threat that it paralyzes you with fear. Living in this constant state of stress, it seems reasonable that you would become frustrated, irritable and even angry,...
by Courtenay Monfore | Jul 3, 2023 | Anxiety
People who change are ‘overwhelmingly’ more content than those who don’t, study says. Making decisions, especially big life decisions like switching jobs or moving, can be stressful. And if you agonize over decisions, it can even lead to unhappiness. But a new study...
by Courtenay Monfore | Jun 5, 2023 | Anxiety, Therapy
U.S. teens (and adults) spend more than eight hours a day on screens, and there’s growing concern over how social media may affect their mental health. Now, a new study, published Thursday by the American Psychological Association, validates what some parents...
by Courtenay Monfore | May 1, 2023 | Anxiety, Relationships, Therapy
Separation anxiety is the fear of being separated from loved ones or people who we perceive to be a source of safety and connection. It’s normal for anyone to feel some loneliness and uneasiness about being away from loved ones, but when it feels out of control...
by Courtenay Monfore | Apr 17, 2023 | Anxiety, Trauma
Confidence is a feeling of trust in your abilities, qualities, and judgment. The American Psychological Association defines self-confidence as “a belief that one is capable of successfully meeting the demands of a task.” It can refer to a general sense of...
by Courtenay Monfore | Apr 10, 2023 | Anxiety
How to Relieve Stress Now and in the Future From minor challenges to major crises, stress is part of life. And while you can’t always control your circumstances, you can control how you respond to them. When stress becomes overwhelming or chronic, it can affect...
by Courtenay Monfore | Apr 3, 2023 | Anxiety, Therapy, Trauma
Do you ever hurt your own feelings? For many, it’s a common occurrence. A curt reply to that thoughtful work email, zero responses to that happy hour invitation – little slights like these get my inner critic going. What a dumb thing to say! Of course they...
