Stress

When you’re burned out, the usual mental health advice can start to feel almost insulting. Prioritize self-care? Set more boundaries? Sure, if you were able to do that, you probably wouldn’t be burned out in the first place. While going to therapy for burnout can certainly help, it can also…

Have you given any thought to your cortisol levels lately? The so-called “stress hormone” has become a popular scapegoat, blamed for everything from exhaustion and bloating to anxiety, brain fog, muscle cramps, and lack of focus. But as with any health “issue” that gains traction on social media, it’s hard…

There’s nothing quite like the panic that washes over you when you run a brush through your hair and notice clumps coming out. Or when you look down at the shower drain and notice it’s clogged with hair that should still be firmly attached to your head. Cue the googling:…

You’re driving to your parents’ house for the holidays, and that familiar knot tightens in your stomach. You’ve been a successful adult for years—you have your own life, your own family, your own rules. But somehow, the second you walk through their door, you’re 14 again, bracing for criticism. A…

Do you ever feel like your brain is in 100 different places, your to-do list is never-ending, and you just want to scream into the abyss? We’ve all been there. Everyone feels stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed sometimes—even therapists. While we can’t control everything life throws our way, we can choose…

You’re crushing work deadlines and leading Zoom meetings with ease, but when it comes time to decide on dinner, you freeze. Or maybe you can easily make it through a jam-packed work trip, but as soon as you have a weekend to yourself, you scroll TikTok or rewatch Schitt’s Creek…

When you’re stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or all of the above, there’s nothing less helpful than being told to “calm down,” even if it’s your own internal monologue. Whether you’re drowning in work, trying to balance parenting with your own needs, or grappling with the loss of a relationship, sometimes life…

Work can often feel overwhelming, with stress taking a toll on our lives and leaving us feeling perpetually drained. Beyond emotional fatigue, stress can contribute to serious health conditions including depression, anxiety, heart attacks, high blood pressure, and arthritis.  While it’s not always possible to control stressors in your workload…

Money can be a major stressor—whether it’s budgeting or managing debt. Even with a strong economy, Forbes reports that around 71% of Americans (roughly 178 million) are struggling with their finances.  This type of stress can negatively impact a person’s life in a number of ways, be it in personal…

If you struggle with stress, it’s important to find ways to cope so you have healthy strategies to help you deal with whatever comes your way.  The good news is that there are several different resources for stress and several different ways to deal with it. Exercise, counseling, and just…

Anemia can be caused by a variety of factors — including stress. Stress can have a huge impact on both our mental and physical health, and sometimes, chronic stress can manifest in the form of anemia. Through effective stress management and medical treatment such as iron supplements, stress-caused anemia can…

The holiday season is in full swing, and though it’s a time meant to be full of celebration, togetherness, and fulfillment, many people experience anything but. Whether it’s work stress, family tension, loneliness, or any number of other stressors, there’s often a lot on people’s minds, which can prevent one…