Enmeshment is a psychological term describing an extreme form of emotional closeness where personal boundaries become blurred or non-existent. In an enmeshed relationship, individuals are overly involved in each other’s lives to... Read more »
Every anxious person knows the feeling of an event sending their ruminating mind into turbo drive. You feel deeply upset, and your thoughts keep looping back to what happened. You’re scattered, distracted,... Read more »
You promised to love and cherish until death do you part— but does “for better or worse” include an increasing diversion of political views? With the country increasingly polarized over vaccines, abortion... Read more »
The lie many of us tell ourselves daily is, “I’ll be happy when…” We tell ourselves that happiness, peace, or success is just around the corner—after we get the promotion, lose weight,... Read more »
If you’re like most people I know who have decided to leave alcohol behind, you’d do just about anything to avoid slipping up. Slip-ups have a bad reputation. We’re taught to equate... Read more »
When I was growing up, the question “Do you want to step outside?” was usually a euphemism used in B movies for “do you want to fight?” That was when people still... Read more »
by Rachel Conrad, MD, and J. Wesley Boyd, MD, PhD Imagine being a college student like Alex, who was experiencing increasing anxiety and depression as the academic year progressed. During the spring... Read more »
Sixteen years ago I hit a crisis in my life. I experienced a loss that sent me into a deep depression. Never before in my entire life had I felt so bad.... Read more »
When your mind wanders over events and experiences you’ve had, do these tend to be good ones or memories you’d rather push away? How about when you’re faced with a new situation... Read more »
Imagine having a funny yet inspiring late-night conversation with someone who just gets you. They ask thoughtful questions, remember details about your day, and send you a message to wish you good... Read more »