Mental abuse is difficult to define. Within the term of emotional or verbal abuse lies many specific subsets of emotional abuse like gaslighting for instance. These specific types of emotional abuse have only recently been identified and recognized by therapists and those who experience the abuse. While some people do not recognize or believe these …
America is considered the land of riches. Every immigrant’s dream is to live the “American Dream.” But behind that American dream phrase is a darker side of America—mass shootings. The subject is grazed over. After each mass shooting in America, there is an outpour of prayers and condolences offered to and for the victims …
Depression is a terrible beast. One moment you think you have it under control with medication. The next, you’re faced with slowly building symptoms of depression that creep up out of nowhere. Its a common misconception that depression medication will completely alleviate depression. However, depression is still there and you’re still susceptible to depressive …
Do you feel “off” lately? Like something is wrong, but you can’t pinpoint what it is. You’re just feeling down. Although you may be on anti-depressants, you may be experiencing a depressive episode. Anti-depressants are not a magic pill that takes depression away and heals you overnight. Depression is still there under the surface. …
Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. There are unexpected situations that leave us feeling anxious sometimes. Then there are those who are diagnosed with one or more forms of anxiety disorders. With anxiety disorders, it can be hard to spot what triggered the anxiety to begin with. But you’re not alone! Anxiety is …