What You Need To Know About Couples Therapy
Romantic relationships are hard work. Like cars, they require regular maintenance to keep them running well. Sometimes problems start in your relationship and we often try and do some of the repair work ourselves, but despite our best efforts, you need to rely on a professional for Couples Therapy. It is interesting how easily and quickly […]
What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression that is related to the changes in the seasons. Seasonal Affective Disorder begins and ends at roughly the same time every year. Symptoms frequently start in autumn and continue into the winter months. Seasonal Affective Disorder can also extend into the spring or early summer. During this time you may feel as […]
Phobias
Many people experience fears or Phobias. While these two terms may be easily confused, there is a significant difference between the two concepts. Fears can be defined as a healthy response to dangerous situations. Many times fear provides an almost instinctual response of fight, flight, and freeze in situations where the body responds to a perceived […]
When To Consult A Therapist
All of us experience times when we find ourselves in situations that can cause stress, sadness, grief, or conflict. Those times can precipitate you having to Consult A Therapist. It is hard to acknowledge that you really need to Consult A Therapist because we can pretend all is well and try to forget what is bothering us. Here […]
Understanding a Panic Attack
A Panic Attack is the abrupt onset of intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes and includes at least four of these Panic Attack symptoms below: • Palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate• Sweating• Trembling or shaking• Sensations of shortness of breath or smothering• Feelings of choking• Chest pain or discomfort• Nausea or abdominal distress• […]
How To Decide If A Therapist Is Right For You
Searching for a Therapist on your computer can be overwhelming as there are many in your area. Reading each Therapist’s profile on their website may be a challenge as it may contain too much information regarding their expertise, education, skills, and techniques. Almost half of all South Africans will experience a mental illness at some point in […]
Experiencing Anxiety
Most of us will get anxious for different reasons, like when we haven’t seen a loved one for a very long time or if we are sitting in a lobby waiting for an interview. But for some people, anxiety is a more serious issue. That handful of people is experiencing Anxiety. Anxiety includes energy being used to […]
Adults with ADHD
Adult ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) is frequently perceived as an excuse for laziness or justification for those who lack responsibility in their lives. However, the diagnosis is more of a reality than ever before. This does not mean that it was never present, but it is now being recognized and treated as such. People with ADHD generally appear as […]
Symptoms of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. A person who has schizophrenia or has the Symptoms Of Schizophrenia struggles to identify the difference between imagination and reality, they may withdraw socially or appear unresponsive. Public perception of schizophrenia is that it is a split personality or multiple personalities, and […]
What can I expect when I consult with a psychologist for the first time?
There is a perception in some communities that when you Consult With A Psychologist is an indication of weakness. However, acknowledging that you cannot continue on the same path or that you could benefit from self-care for your emotional being, is the first step in making the appointment to Consult With A Psychologist. For many people, it requires […]