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Painful or unpleasant memories are a normal part of life.
It’s also normal to want to mask those memories in any way possible. You may turn to drugs, alcohol, food, or something else — but ultimately, the pain of your trauma may remain. Many people use addiction to shield their emotions; however, many don’t consider that their addiction may be fueling their emotions.
Intimacy is a crucial part of any relationship. Intimacy is not only sex, it can come in many other forms, such as kissing, holding hands, or even deep conversation. Everyone has different preferences and boundaries when it comes to intimacy, and you should be respectful of your partner’s boundaries.
Have you reached your threshold for stress in 2020? If so, you are not alone. This is a time of previously unseen turmoil. Each one of us is navigating uncharted territory. To call this scenario frightening would be a vast understatement. The mere act of monitoring news headlines is enough to trigger anxiety.
If any or all of this sounds familiar, take heart. It is normal and okay to feel afraid under such dire circumstances. Through a combination of self-care steps and guidance from a therapist, you can rediscover your balance in the age of COVID-19.
Regulating emotions effectively is an ongoing journey. It begins early in childhood when parents and caregivers help to soothe a toddler’s crying over ice cream on the sidewalk or fighting over whose turn it is to go first.
The external events that challenge healthy emotional regulation will change with time, of course.
It may sound simplistic but practicing the habit of positive self-talk is a proven way to fuel personal growth.
On the flip side, giving ourselves negative messages is an excellent way to hamper growth. With time, we begin to believe what we tell ourselves about ourselves. The internal messages we give ourselves color the way we perceive our lives.
In today’s fast-paced society, it seems like we’re all trying to find a way to slow down and enjoy each moment. It can be challenging at times to carve out time for ourselves.
Plus, it’s hard to take a minute or two to notice what’s going on around us and enjoy our surroundings. Many people find that meditation is the key to being present in their daily lives.
Every relationship goes through highs and lows. No partnership is perfect. While these might sound like nothing more than uplifting, motivational sayings, there’s a lot of truth to them. But when your connection feels like it’s in a rut, it’s easy for relationship dissatisfaction to take hold.
When you cling to those feelings for too long, it can start to cause more problems between you and your partner.
In the past decade, the Internet has completely revolutionized dating. While some people still find their relationships through chance encounters or blind dates, dating apps such as Tinder have made it easy (and fun!) to meet potential new partners. However, these dates don’t always go as planned. Sometimes, you may find that the intriguing person you met online is a bit lackluster in real life. Or, they might not even look like their profile picture in the slightest!
When life gets stressful, your first inclination may be to turn to family and friends for support and encouragement. When the tables are turned, you are usually available to support them as well.
Even so, pinning all your stress and worries on your friends and family may become exhausting over time, for them and for you.
